___________________________________________________________ Asthma: Diagnosis and Management
F inal E xam
ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT
Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 75, or complete your test online at BOOK.CME.EDU. A passing grade of at least 70% must be achieved in order to receive credit for this course.
31. The Chinese herbal medication ma-huang is derived from the same source as
38. Obese patients with asthma A) have decreased tidal volume.
A) penicillin. B) ephedrine. C) budesonide. D) montelukast. 32. Asthma is defined as
B) have increased functional residual capacity. C) are unlikely to seek emergency medical care. D) do not experience improvements in asthma symptoms with weight loss. 39. The genetic predisposition to develop what type of antibodies has been shown in studies to increase the incidence of asthma? A) IgA B) IgD C) IgE D) IgG 40. If there is a family history of asthma, what time period is the most critical for a child to avoid allergen exposure?
A) a chronic, curable disease. B) a non-reversible respiratory condition. C) a heterogenous disease, usually characterized by chronic airway inflammation. D) an intermittent, seasonal respiratory disease. 33. Unlike other respiratory conditions, asthma is A) chronic. B) reversible. C) expensive. D) debilitating. 34. In 2019, how many people were living with asthma worldwide? A) 1.8 million B) 22.1 million C) 180.5 million D) 262 million 35. Approximately what percentage of asthma deaths occur in developing countries? A) 30% B) 60% C) 75% D) 80% 36. Which of the following racial/ethnic groups has the highest prevalence rate for asthma in the United States? A) Individuals with multiple non-Hispanic race/ethnicity B) Black Americans C) White Americans D) Native Americans 37. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing asthma? A) Gestational diabetes B) Living in an urban area
A) First month B) First 2 years
C) Years 5 through 9 D) Year before puberty 41. The structures most obviously affected by asthma are the A) alveoli. B) capillaries. C) chest muscles. D) bronchial tubes. 42. Asthma is considered a disorder of
A) inhalation. B) exhalation.
C) muscle atrophy. D) oxygen exchange. 43. Which specific cells release cytokines that kill invading organisms? A) B cells B) T cells C) Interleukins D) Red blood cells 44. The pathogenesis of an asthma attack can be described as A) bronchospasm. B) inflammatory cascade.
C) Exposure to chemicals used in farming D) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
C) flaccid bronchial muscle and airway dilation. D) lack of immune response to infectious agents.
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