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What is the main difference between acute and chronic conditions?
What is the main difference between acute and chronic conditions?
- Acute conditions always lead to irreversible harm, while chronic conditions only cause temporary issues.
- Acute conditions are new complaints, while chronic conditions are usually present long-term. (correct)
- Chronic conditions always have a higher mortality risk compared to acute conditions.
- Acute conditions are usually present long-term, while chronic conditions are new complaints.
What does increasing mortality in a patient indicate?
What does increasing mortality in a patient indicate?
- No impact on the patient's health
- Improved survival
- Increased risk of death (correct)
- Decreased risk of death
How are 'risk for toxicity' and 'toxicity' related?
How are 'risk for toxicity' and 'toxicity' related?
- 'Risk for toxicity' and 'toxicity' have the same meaning.
- 'Risk for toxicity' always leads to irreversible harm, while 'toxicity' may be reversible.
- 'Toxicity' is interchangeable with adverse effects (side effects), unlike 'risk for toxicity.'
- 'Risk for toxicity' refers to the negative effects harming the patient, while 'toxicity' indicates conditions increasing this risk. (correct)
What is the main characteristic of Allergic Rhinitis?
What is the main characteristic of Allergic Rhinitis?
In pharmacology, why is it important to be able to apply knowledge about medications?
In pharmacology, why is it important to be able to apply knowledge about medications?
What does an acute on chronic presentation usually indicate?
What does an acute on chronic presentation usually indicate?
Which medication prevents bronchoconstriction by blocking M3 receptors?
Which medication prevents bronchoconstriction by blocking M3 receptors?
Which drug class improves FEV1 and symptoms in COPD primarily through bronchial smooth muscle relaxation?
Which drug class improves FEV1 and symptoms in COPD primarily through bronchial smooth muscle relaxation?
Which medication is NOT associated with the side effect of tremor in COPD treatment?
Which medication is NOT associated with the side effect of tremor in COPD treatment?
Which drug class inhibits NF-kB to exert its anti-inflammatory effects in COPD?
Which drug class inhibits NF-kB to exert its anti-inflammatory effects in COPD?
Which medication is considered central to symptom management in COPD due to its bronchodilatory effects?
Which medication is considered central to symptom management in COPD due to its bronchodilatory effects?
Which drug class is most beneficial in COPD if eosinophilia is present due to its mode of action?
Which drug class is most beneficial in COPD if eosinophilia is present due to its mode of action?
What is the recommended pharmacological therapy for chronic control of asthma in all patients, except for those with specific triggers?
What is the recommended pharmacological therapy for chronic control of asthma in all patients, except for those with specific triggers?
Which group of patients with asthma may benefit from Anti-Leukotrienes?
Which group of patients with asthma may benefit from Anti-Leukotrienes?
Why are Cromolyn and anti-muscarinic agents rarely used in asthma?
Why are Cromolyn and anti-muscarinic agents rarely used in asthma?
What is a key aspect of COPD assumptions regarding airway obstruction?
What is a key aspect of COPD assumptions regarding airway obstruction?
What is the first step recommended for prevention and maintenance therapy in COPD management?
What is the first step recommended for prevention and maintenance therapy in COPD management?
For what type of asthma patients are LABAs contraindicated for acute use?
For what type of asthma patients are LABAs contraindicated for acute use?
What is the pharmacologic strategy for the treatment of severe acute asthma (status asthmaticus) or asthma exacerbation?
What is the pharmacologic strategy for the treatment of severe acute asthma (status asthmaticus) or asthma exacerbation?
Which class of drugs should be usually avoided in asthma due to causing bronchoconstriction?
Which class of drugs should be usually avoided in asthma due to causing bronchoconstriction?
What is the purpose of using methacholine in the context of asthma management?
What is the purpose of using methacholine in the context of asthma management?
What effect does aspirin have on prostaglandins in the context of asthma management?
What effect does aspirin have on prostaglandins in the context of asthma management?
Which drug may be administered if life-threatening bronchoconstriction is present in severe acute asthma?
Which drug may be administered if life-threatening bronchoconstriction is present in severe acute asthma?
What is a common adverse effect of systemic anti-muscarinic drugs used in asthma?
What is a common adverse effect of systemic anti-muscarinic drugs used in asthma?
Which group(s) of COPD patients generally benefit from LABA?
Which group(s) of COPD patients generally benefit from LABA?
What is the compelling indication for the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in COPD patients?
What is the compelling indication for the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in COPD patients?
Which antimicrobial therapy is commonly used in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of COPD (ABECB)?
Which antimicrobial therapy is commonly used in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of COPD (ABECB)?
Which antibiotic decreases microbial cell wall synthesis via peptidoglycan cross-linking, similar to penicillin?
Which antibiotic decreases microbial cell wall synthesis via peptidoglycan cross-linking, similar to penicillin?
What is a common side effect of centrally-acting antitussives like codeine and dextromethorphan?
What is a common side effect of centrally-acting antitussives like codeine and dextromethorphan?
Why are cough suppressants like codeine and dextromethorphan generally avoided in children under 2 years of age?
Why are cough suppressants like codeine and dextromethorphan generally avoided in children under 2 years of age?
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