Resp disease questions Flashcards
Which is the most correct regarding diagnosing asthma in children?
Allergy testing is indicated
A trial of short acting beta agonist is helpful
A trial of low dose ICS is helpful
Peak flow testing is a reliable diagnostic test
Reduced spirometry is a reliable diagnostic test
A trial of low dose ICS is helpful
Which of the following is the most correct advice to give the parent of a 7 year old child with asthma?
They should purchase dust mite impermeable bedding
They should purchase a humidifier
They should purchase a de-humidifier
If obese they should help their child to lose weight
They should give their child a vitamin D supplement
If obese they should help their child to lose weight
What is the most effective means to deliver ICS in a seven year old?
Metered dose inhaler alone
Metered dose inhaler plus spacer
Dry powder inhaler
Nebuliser
Metered dose inhaler plus spacer
Which of these statements is most correct regarding bronchiolitis:
Oral steroid treatment may be indicated
There is nothing you can do to help an infant with bronchiolitis
Treatment is aimed at maintaining oxygenation, hydration and nutrition
Treatment with antibiotics is indicated
Treatment is aimed at maintaining oxygenation, hydration and nutrition
Which of these statements is most correct:
Amoxycillin is the drug of choice in tonsillitis in a 5 year old
Amoxycillin is the first line drug of choice in LRTI in a 5 year old
Amoxycillin is the first line drug of choice for management of otalgia in otitis media
Amoxycillin is the first line drug of choice in LRTI in a 5 year old
Which of these statements is most correct regarding LRTI?
Antibiotic treatment is usually indicated
A pneumonia is a severe form of LRTI
FBC, CRP, CXR and IV treatment are indicated in the hospital management of LRTI
LRTI are usually initiated by a viral infection which upsets the normal bacterial community in the LRT
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Which of these statements is most correct regarding bronchitis?
A key characteristic is of cough relapse and remission
Antibiotic treatment is usually indicated
The child is typically two years old and has a substantial reduction of quality of life
The child is typically four years old and has a substantial reduction of quality of life
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