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First-line rescue medication for acute asthma attack in a dental patient?

  1. Ipratropium bromide inhaler
  2. Oral prednisone
  3. Theophylline
  4. Albuterol (salbutamol) MDI
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Correct answer: D. Albuterol (salbutamol) MDI

ALBUTEROL (salbutamol) MDI = first-line rescue bronchodilator for acute asthmatic bronchospasm. In dental office: discontinue treatment, sit patient upright, have patient use rescue inhaler. If no improvement: call emergency services.

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