A 58-year-old patient with a history of asthma is complaining of moderate shortness of breath for the past hour. The patient is awake, alert and oriented x3. Skin is cool and moist. Lung sounds reveal bilateral wheezing. VS: BP 136/90, P 110, RR 28, spo2 95%. Which is the first medication a paramedic should give?

A) Epinephrine 1:1000, SQ/IM
B) Epinephrine 1:10,000 IVP
C) Benadryl IM
D) Albuterol via nebulizer

Answer: D) Albuterol via nebulizer

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