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USMLE · Question #496

A 17-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department 15 minutes after being stung by a bee. She has mild light-headedness but no difficulty swallowing. Her temperature is 37.1°C (98.8°F), pulse i

The correct answer is D. β2-Adrenergic agonist. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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A 17-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department 15 minutes after being stung by a bee. She has mild light-headedness but no difficulty swallowing. Her temperature is 37.1°C (98.8°F), pulse is 100/min, respirations are 30/min, and blood pressure is 115/70 mmHg. Physical examination shows no urticaria. Bilateral wheezing is heard on auscultation of the chest. Which of the following types of drugs is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy for this patient?

Options

  • Aα1-Adrenergic agonist
  • Bα2-Adrenergic agonist
  • Cα1-Adrenergic antagonist
  • Dβ2-Adrenergic agonist
  • Eβ2-Adrenergic antagonist

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  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    8% (4)
  • D
    84% (43)
  • E
    2% (1)

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