You Are Called to a Patient with Severe Shortness of Breath

Multiple Choice

You are called to a patient with severe shortness of breath. Upon arrival, you find your patient in the tripod position, with pursed lips and audible wheezing. SpO₂ is at 89% and capnography shows a "shark fin" pattern with an ETCO₂ of 50. You should:

A) administer a beta agonist.
B) administer a beta antagonist.
C) administer an alpha antagonist.
D) administer an alpha agonist.