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