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RESPIRATORY PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (100% PASS) Which of the following best describes asthma? A. intermittent airway inflammation with occasional bronchospasm B. a disease of bronchospasm that leads to airway inflammation C. chronic airway inflammation with superimposed broncho...

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RESPIRATORY PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS (100% PASS)


Which of the following best describes asthma?




A. intermittent airway inflammation with occasional bronchospasm




B. a disease of bronchospasm that leads to airway inflammation




C. chronic airway inflammation with superimposed bronchospasm




D. relatively fixed airway constriction - Answer✔️✔️-C


The patient you are evaluating is having a severe asthma flare. You have assessed

that his condition is appropriate for office treatment. You expect to find the

following on physical examination:




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A. tripod posture




B. inspiratory crackles




C. increased vocal fremitus




D. hyperresonance on thoracic percussion - Answer✔️✔️-D


A 44-year-old man has a long-standing history of moderate persistent asthma that

is normally well controlled by fluticasone with salmeterol (Advair) via metered-

dose inhaler, one puff twice a day, and the use of albuterol 1 to 2 times a week as

needed for wheezing. Three days ago, he developed a sore throat, clear nasal

discharge, body aches, and a dry cough. In the past 24 hours, he has had

intermittent wheezing that necessitated the use of albuterol, two puffs every 3

hours, which produced partial relief. Your next most appropriate action is to obtain

a:




A. chest radiograph.



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B. measurement of oxygen saturation (SaO2).

C. spirometry measurement.


D. sputum smear for white blood cells (WBCs). - Answer✔️✔️-C


You examine Jane, a 24-year-old woman who has an acute asthma flare following a

3-day history of upper respiratory tract symptoms (clear nasal discharge, dry

cough, no fever). She has a history of moderate persistent asthma that is in good

control and an acceptable PEF. She is using budesonide (Pulmicort) and albuterol

as directed and continues to have difficulty with coughing and wheezing. At home,

her peak expiratory flow (PEF) is 55% of personal best. In the office, her FEV1 is

65% of predicted. Her medication regimen should be adjusted to include:




A. theophylline.

B. salmeterol (Serevent).

C. prednisone.


D. montelukast (Singulair). - Answer✔️✔️-C


For Jane in the above question, you also prescribe:




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A. amoxicillin.

B. azithromycin.

C. levofloxacin.


D. no antimicrobial therapy. - Answer✔️✔️-D


Peak expiratory flow meters:




A. should only be used in the presence of a medical professional.

B. provide a convenient method to check lung function at home.

C. are as accurate as spirometry.


D. should not be used more than once daily. - Answer✔️✔️-B


Which of the following is most likely to appear on a chest radiograph of a person

during an acute severe asthma attack?




A. hyperinflation

B. atelectasis

C. consolidation


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