,The strongest identifiable predisposing factor for the development of asthma
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is _________, but obesity is increasingly recognized as a risk factor.
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Atopy
A syndrome characterized by a tendency to be "hyperallergic".
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(papa 243) _`-
Essentials of Asthma Diagnosis: _`- _`- _`-
- Episodic or chronic symptoms of airflow obstruction.
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- Reversibility of airflow obstruction, either spontaneously or following
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bronchodilator therapy. _`-
- Symptoms frequently worse at night or in the early morning.
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- Prolonged expiration and diffuse wheezes on physical exam.
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- Limitation of airflow on pulmonary function testing or positive
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bronchoprovocation challenge. ... _`- _`-_`- _`-
Which of the following findings on physical exam increase the probability of
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asthma?
a. nasal mucosal swelling
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b. increased nasal secretions
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c. nasal polyps
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d. all of the above
_`- _`- _`- _`- _`-_`- _`- d. all of the above
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All are often seen in pts with allergic asthma.
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(papa 246) _`-
True or False: Wheezing during forced expiration correlates well with the
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presence of air flow obstruction. False: Wheezing during normal
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, breathing correlates well with the presence of air flow obstruction, not
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during forced expiration.
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(papa 246)
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What findings on an ABG may indicate impending respiratory failure of an
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asthmatic pt and need for mechanical ventilation?
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a. Decreased PaCO2 and respiratory acidosis.
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b. Increased PaCO2 and respiratory acidosis.
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c. Increased PaCO2 and respiratory alkalosis.
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d. Decreased PaCO2 and respiratory alkalosis.
_`- _`- _`- _`- _`- _`-_`- _`- b. Increased PaCO2 and
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respiratory acidosis. _`-
(papa 246)
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During a PFT, a patient inhales methacholine causing a ≥ 20% decrease in his
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FEV1. Is this a positive or negative test, and what is the test called?
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a. negative methacholine test of bronchial provocation.
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b. positive bronchial provocation
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c. positive methacholine test of bronchial provocation.
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d. none of the above
_`- _`- _`- _`- _`-_`- _`- c. Positive methacholine test of bronchial
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provocation.
A negative test has a negative predictive value of asthma of 95%.
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(papa 247)
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When instructing your patient on how to use the PEF meter to monitor
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asthma control, when do you tell him to use it for the most accurate
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measurements?
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