Asthma: Diagnosis and Management ____________________________________________________________
45. What chemical in the inflammation process causes local tissue swelling (edema)?
53. A benefit to taking oral medications versus inhaled medications is A) systemic distribution. B) the shorter duration of side effects. C) the medication can reach small bronchial tubes. D) uniform absorption and time to peak concentration. 54. Which of the following is considered a bronchodilator? A) Epinephrine B) Fexofenadine C) Acetylcysteine D) Dexamethasone 55. A common learning and behavioral disorder found to coexist with asthma is A) dyslexia. B) bipolar disorder. C) post-traumatic stress disorder. D) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 56. Patient education for individuals with asthma should stress the importance of A) trigger avoidance.
A) Mast cells B) Histamine C) Antibodies D) Interleukins
46. After the initial moment of trigger exposure, the physical migration of the inflammatory cells begins within A) 30 seconds. B) 30 minutes. C) 1 to 2 hours. D) 8 hours. 47. Which of the following is NOT a key element of an asthma attack? A) Wheezing B) Coughing C) Muscle spasm D) Decreased secretions 48. Due to forceful inhalation and exhalation, asthmatic patients can develop A) sinusitis. B) barrel chest. C) pneumothorax. D) edema under the eyes. 49. Which test would NOT be useful in verifying a diagnosis of asthma?
B) condition monitoring. C) treatment compliance. D) All of the above 57. In the city, most pollen lands
A) beginning at 7:30 a.m. B) by noon on most days.
A) Exhaled nitric oxide B) Peak expiratory flow
C) between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. D) between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. 58. The two main types of outdoor pollution are A) smoke and isocyanate. B) industrial smog and smoke. C) photochemical smog and isocyanate. D) industrial smog and photochemical smog. 59. Patients may be exposed to formaldehyde in the home through A) shampoos, air fresheners, and cosmetics. B) gas-burning fireplaces and kitchen appliances. C) wood toys and electronics. D) pet food, plastic storage containers, and carpet pads. 60. Vaccination for which of the following viruses should be considered as a measure to prevent asthma, especially in children?
C) Forced expiratory volume (FEV 1 ) D) Serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 50. When during an individual’s lifetime is IgE levels the lowest?
A) In infancy B) At puberty
C) At 40 years of age D) At 70 years of age
51. Which of the following conditions shows signs similar to that of asthma and should be considered in the differential diagnosis? A) GERD B) Panic disorders C) Congestive heart failure D) All of the above 52. Patients with asthma and aspirin-sensitive triad may have cross intolerances to A) wine. B) melons.
A) Rotavirus B) Influenza C) Diphtheria D) Hepatitis B
C) wheat products. D) fish and shellfish.
Course Code: MDVT10AD
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MDVT1726
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