ASTHMA

Question 1

is achronic inflammatory disease of the airwaysthat causes airway hyperresponsiveness, mucosaledema, and mucus production.

Answer 1

Asthma

Question 2

is considered the most common chronic disease of childhood and is a disruptive disease that affects school and work attendance.

Answer 2

Asthma

Question 3

When the mast cells are activated, it releases several chemicals called

Answer 3

mediators

Question 4

Asthma affects more than ____ people in the United States.

Answer 4

22 million

Question 5

Asthma accounts for more than ____ hospitalizations annually.

Answer 5

497, 000

Question 6

The total economic cost of asthma exceeds $____.

Answer 6

27.6 billion

Question 7

factors that influence the development of asthma

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Allergy
Chronic exposure to airway irritants
Exercise
Stress/ Emotional upset
Medications

Question 8

Clinical Manifestations of asthma

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Cough
Dyspnea
Wheezing

Question 9

Asthma attacks frequently occur at ___ or in the ____.

Answer 9

night; earlymorning

Question 10

In asthma, this is frequently preceded by increasing symptoms over days, but it may begin abruptly.

Answer 10

asthma exacerbation

Question 11

In asthma, this is when expiration requires effort and becomes prolonged.

Answer 11

asthma exacerbation

Question 12

As asthma exacerbation progresses, _____ may occur.

Answer 12

centralcyanosissecondary tosevere hypoxia

Question 13

In asthma exacerbation, Additional symptoms, such as ____, may occur.

Answer 13

diaphoresis, tachycardia, anda widened pulse pressure

Question 14

asthma where maximal symptoms during exercise, absence of nocturnal symptoms, and sometimes only adescription of a “choking” sensation during exercise.

Answer 14

Exercise-induced asthma

Question 15

In asthma, a severe, continuous reaction, ___, mayoccur. It is life-threatening.

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status asthmaticus

Question 16

allergic reactionsthat may be noted with asthma

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Eczema, rashes, and temporaryedema

Question 17

Prevention of asthma

Answer 17

Allergen
Knowledge
evaluiation

Question 18

Complications of asthma

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Status asthmaticus
Respiratory failure
Pnuemonia

Question 19

Assessment and Diagnostic Findings for asthma

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Positive family history
Environmental factors
Comorbid conditions

Question 20

Environmental factors primarily associated with asthma

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Seasonal changes, high pollen counts, mold, pet dander, climate changes, and air pollution

Question 21

Pharmacologic Therapy for asthma

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Short-acting beta2–adrenergic agonists
Anticholinergics
Corticosteroids
Leukotriene modifiers
Immunomodulators

Question 22

These are the medications of choice for relief of acute symptoms and prevention of exercise-induced asthma.

Answer 22

Short-acting beta2–adrenergic agonists

Question 23

This is recommended for patients who meet one or more of the following criteria: have moderate or severe persistent asthma, have poor perception of changes in airflow or worsening symptoms, have unexplained response to environmental or occupational exposures, or at the discretion of the clinician or patient.

Answer 23

Daily peak flow monitoring

Question 24

it helps measure asthma severity and, when added to symptom monitoring, indicates the current degree of asthma control.

Answer 24

peak flow monitoring