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NURP 533- Week 7 QuestionsExam And Correct Answers
Persistent inflammation leads to ___________ - Answer airway remodeling
What is the asthma triad? (AKA Samter's triad) - Answer Asthma, eczema, allergies
What does the asthma (samter's) triad mean? - Answer If you got it, you have a more
severe situation going on
Asthma (samter's) triad s/s - Answer -Atopic dermatitis, nasal polyps
-Can have an aspirin sensitivity or any NSAIDs! --> Avoid bc this kid would have
increased resp s/s
s/s of uncontrolled asthma - Answer -using SABA >2x/wk
-nighttime awakenings
-admitted to ICU or on a ventilator (huge risk!)
Asthma dx is made via - Answer spirometry
Asthma emergency evaluation is needed when......... - Answer -RR >30 per min
-HR >120 per min
-O2 sat on RA <90%
-Peak expiratory flow (PEF) <50% predicted or best, drowsiness, confusion, or silent
chest
When do you refer pt's with asthma? - Answer -Diagnostic uncertainty
-Risk of asthma-related death → refer early!!!
-Medication adverse effects
-Lack of response to treatment after 3-6 mos (aka poor controlled)
-Possible phenotype-driven treatment
If a patient with asthma is leaning over in the tripod position then you should __________ -
Answer send to ER!
Asthma exacerbation tx - Answer -Start at step of initial severity
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