A client is experiencing an asthma attack. Which prescription should the nurse administer first? A. Ipratropium...

A client is experiencing an asthma attack. Which prescription should the nurse administer first?

A. Ipratropium inhaler

B. Albuterol nebulizer

C. Montelukast inhaler

D. Methylprednisone inhaler

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Answer: Option B- Albuterol nebulizer

At the time of emergency a short-acting beta agonists, such as albuterol is administered, using a machine called a nebulizer, which turns the medication into a mist that can be inhaled deep into the lungs. It is called "reliever" or "rescue" medicines because they stop asthma symptoms very quickly by opening the airways and reducing the constriction. They are the best medications for treating sudden and severe or new asthma symptoms as There Action starts within 15 to 20 minutes and last four to six hours

Other options:

A) Ipratropium oral inhalation is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It helps in opening up the medium and large airways in the lungs, but are not quick-relief medications. It can be used as a bronchodilator to treat a severe asthma attack, especially if albuterol is not fully effective.

C) Montelukast inhaler- It is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma, in patient showing mild symptoms. It is used alongside with inhalers or other asthma medicine.It cannot be used to treat an asthma attack

D) Methylprednisone inhaler- It is used to reduce the body’s inflammatory response after the asthma attack.It cannot be prescribed alone for the treatment of asthma. Instead, t alongside other medicines.(albuterol or Ipratropium)

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