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1
Q

Pharmacologic therapy varies can include the use of a single medication or a combination of two or more. Which type is considered to be the most effective for controlling asthma?

A

ICS

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When a patient has respiratory symptoms consistent with asthma different pulmonary tests may be performed to establish a diagnosis of asthma. Which type of test can estimate airway narrowing?

A

spirometry

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3
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Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases globally. Approximately how many people in the United States are affected by asthma?

A

30,000,000

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When a patient has respiratory symptoms consistent with asthma different pulmonary tests may be performed to establish a diagnosis of asthma. Which type of test measures pressure on exhalation?

Keyword p

A

Peak Expiratory Flow

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5
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The primary goals of treatment for asthma does NOT include which of the following?

A

Increase of mucosal inflammation

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6
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Numerous different stimuli trigger mild to severe attacks in asthmatic patients. These stimuli vary with allergens ranging from:

A

Animal dander, medications, and cold air

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7
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What percent of COPD patient have been exposed to tobacco smoke?

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80-90 percent

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Which of the following is NOT a sign/symptom of Type A: Pink Puffer (Emphysema Predominant)?

A

Productive mucopurulent sputum

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9
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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of COPD?

A

Bronchiolitis

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10
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Emphysema occurs when

A

the alveoli are damaged

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11
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Which of the following is a sign/symptom of Type A: Pink Puffer (Emphysema Predominant)?

A

couch is rare

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12
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Which of the following is NOT a way to enable physicians to distinguish COPD from other obstructive disorders?

A

Daily exercise routine

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13
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What is the recommended test according to the Global Initiative of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease for diagnosing COPD?

A

spirometry

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14
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A patient who is diagnosed with bacterial pharyngitis and is NOT allergic to penicillin may be prescribed what type of antibiotic?

A

Amoxicillin

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Doctors can perform a rapid strep test, a throat culture, RADT, or request blood work to diagnose strep throat, which is the most commonly used?

A

Rapid strep test

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16
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A patient with enlarged tonsils with white spots, fever, and swollen, tender cervical lymph nodes are likely to have which one of the following conditions?

A

Bacterial pharyngitis

17
Q

The length of the contagious period depends on the underlying condition. How long will a patient with a viral infection remain contagious?

A

Until the fever runs its course

18
Q

Which of the following is NOT considered a main symptom of pharyngitis?

A

Postnasal drip

19
Q

Pharyngitis is the medical term for which condition?

A

Sore throat

20
Q

The length of the contagious period depends on the underlying condition. How long will a patient with strep throat remain contagious?

A

Until they have been on antibiotics for 24hrs

21
Q

Pharmacologic therapy varies can include the use of a single medication or a combination of two or more. Which type is considered to be fast acting and last three to six hours?

A

SABA

22
Q

The prognosis of asthma is generally pretty good. Which of the following statements is untrue?

A

Most patients with moderate or severe asthma achieve good to excellent control of their disease

23
Q

The primary goals of treatment for asthma does NOT include which of the following?

A

Increase of mucosal inflammation

24
Q

Which of the following is considered a treatment for COPD?

A

Smoking cessation, Oral corticosteroids, Bronchoscope, Antibiotics, Flu vaccine

25
Q

Which of the following is considered a complication of COPD?

A

Acute bronchitis
· Pneumonia
· Pulmonary thromboembolism
· Concomitant left ventricular failure

26
Q

Which one is NOT part of the respiratory system anatomy?

A

Cerebellum

27
Q

Which of the following are signs/symptoms of Type A: Pink Puffer (Emphysema Predominant)?

A

Major complaint of dyspnea, cough rare, and airflow obstruction ubiquitous

28
Q

How long are antibiotics taken when a patient is diagnosed with bacterial pharyngitis?

A

Seven to ten days

29
Q

The length of the contagious period depends on the underlying condition. How long will a patient with the common cold remain contagious?

A

less than 10 days

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