A child suffering from acute asthma with intermittent bronchospasm is brought to a hospital ER, and oxygen is administered to establish a Pao260 mm Hg. Which of the following statements about the further management of this patient is most accurate?

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A child suffering from acute asthma with intermittent bronchospasm is brought to a hospital ER, and oxygen is administered to establish a Pao2>60 mm Hg. Which of the following statements about the further management of this patient is most accurate?

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Benzodiazepines should be given for sedation.

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Inhaled steroids are drugs of choice in acute asthma.

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Frequent high-dose delivery of an inhaled beta2 agonist is indicated.

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Aminophylline is always used if bronchospasm is present.

A child suffering from acute asthma with intermittent bronchospasm is brought to a hospital ER, and oxygen is administered to establish a Pao2>60 mm Hg. Which of the following statements about the further management of this patient is most accurate?

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