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What is the estimated worldwide prevalence of asthma?
What is the estimated worldwide prevalence of asthma?
- 15-20%
- 7-10% (correct)
- 10-15%
- 5-7%
What is a characteristic of asthma that distinguishes it from other respiratory diseases?
What is a characteristic of asthma that distinguishes it from other respiratory diseases?
- Increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness (correct)
- Release of anti-inflammatory mediators
- Decreased vascular permeability
- Bronchial smooth muscle relaxation
What is a common trigger of asthma exacerbations?
What is a common trigger of asthma exacerbations?
- Bacterial respiratory infections
- Food intolerance
- Genetic predisposition
- Viral respiratory infections (correct)
Which of the following is a sign of severe asthma exacerbation in adults?
Which of the following is a sign of severe asthma exacerbation in adults?
What is a feature of asthma that makes it a heterogeneous disease?
What is a feature of asthma that makes it a heterogeneous disease?
What is a typical change in lung function during an asthma exacerbation?
What is a typical change in lung function during an asthma exacerbation?
What is the typical respiratory rate in a pediatric patient with mild asthma exacerbation?
What is the typical respiratory rate in a pediatric patient with mild asthma exacerbation?
Which of the following factors is associated with an increased risk of asthma-related death?
Which of the following factors is associated with an increased risk of asthma-related death?
What is the target oxygen saturation for supplementary oxygen therapy in adults with asthma exacerbation?
What is the target oxygen saturation for supplementary oxygen therapy in adults with asthma exacerbation?
What is the primary concern when assessing the history of present illness and determining therapies given prior to arrival in the ED?
What is the primary concern when assessing the history of present illness and determining therapies given prior to arrival in the ED?
What is the recommended treatment for a pediatric patient with severe asthma exacerbation?
What is the recommended treatment for a pediatric patient with severe asthma exacerbation?
What is the most appropriate treatment to administer to TF at this time?
What is the most appropriate treatment to administer to TF at this time?
