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Salbutamol is a beta-2 agonist, and one of its most characteristic adverse effects is tremor of the hands. This man presents with a strong history of asthma and is likely to have regularly used salbutamol for symptomatic relief during exacerbations. This makes salbutamol the most likely answer.
10003761
a
Salbutamol
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IV hydrocortisone is often given as part of the acute management of severe asthma. However, hydrocortisone is not associated with a hand tremor.
10003764
d
Hydrocortisone
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Magnesium sulfate can be used to treat severe asthma exacerbations as it acts as a bronchodilator. However, magnesium sulfate is not associated with a hand tremor.
10003765
e
Magnesium sulfate
QuestionChoice
Amiodarone can be associated with tremor of the hands, however, considering the asthma history (and lack of cardiac history) in this patient, it is not the most likely cause.
10003762
b
Amiodarone
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This patient is likely to be on an inhaled corticosteroid such as beclometasone as a preventer for his asthma. However, beclomethasone is not associated with a hand tremor.
10003763
c
Beclometasone
Concept
Chapter
2693
4197
Side effects of asthma medications
Topic
189
Respiratory Pharmacology
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A 30-year-old male attends his GP after noticing a tremor in his hands. He was diagnosed with asthma as a child and experienced frequent exacerbations, some of which required hospitalisation.

Which medication is the most likely cause of his symptoms?
a