Bronchial Asthma — Previous-Year Questions
3 recall-based PYQs (NEET PG era). Regular mode with explanations.
A 68-year-old man presents with cough with yellowish sputum. Auscultation revealed bronchial breath sounds. He is hemodynamically stable and not confused. On examination, his respiratory rate is 20/min and blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg. Lab reports show urea levels of 44 mg/dL. What is the next best step in the management of this patient?
AGiven antibiotics and send the patient home
BAdmit to ICU without mechanical ventilation
CAdmit to ICU with invasive mechanical ventilation
DConsider admission in a non ICU setting