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Spirometry is a common test used to measure lung function and help diagnose asthma
False
True
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What classification of exacerbation would you have close contact with a physician?
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Life Threatening
3
Is a forced expiratory volume (FEV1) percentage of 76% indicative of asthma?
True
False
4
What other tests are used to diagnose asthma?
Elevated eosinophils and immunoglobulin E
Chest X-ray
Arterial Blood gases
O2 saturation
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Which mast cells are involved in an exacerbation of asthma?
Histamine
Melatonin
Bradykinin
Leukotrienes
Adrenalins
Prostaglandins
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What is the term for the structural changes of the airways that is associated with asthma?
Remodeling
Shrinking
Wheezing
Bronchoconstriction
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The importance of corticosteroid use for asthma
Monitor blood pressure
Can stop anytime
Suppress inflammatory response
Gargle before each use
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What are some common signs of asthma?
Low O2 sat
Wheezing
Nocturnal Cough
SOB
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9 year old comes into ED complaining asthma attacks wont stop what is the patient likely experiencing?
Anxiety
Airway Obstruction
Status Asthmaticus
Hypoxemia
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Short acting bronchodilators are taken daily to keep airway open
False
True
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After running a mile a young boy started to experience coupling and SOB. What is this type of asthma called?
Allergic
Occupational
COPD
Exercise induced asthma
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What are the clinical manifestations of Asthma?
Bradycardia
Dyspnea
Coughing
Wheezing
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Genetics play a role in asthma?
False
True
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What are common irritants?
Reading
Stress
Sinus Infection
Foods
Smoke/pollution
Past Nasal Drip
