NCLEX Question of the Day

March 14, 2026

Physiological Adaptation QID 669

The first-line intervention for a patient experiencing an asthma attack is:

A:
Prescribe oral corticosteroids.
B:
Administer a short-acting beta2-agonist inhaler.
C:
Start a long-acting beta2-agonist inhaler.
D:
Administer a nebulized anticholinergic.

Explanation

A short-acting beta2-agonist inhaler (like albuterol) is the first-line treatment for acute asthma symptoms to quickly relax the airway muscles. Other treatments are more suited for long-term control.

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