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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.
Question
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
How the community answered
(51 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C8% (4)
- D84% (43)
- E2% (1)
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