Asthma Management and Exacerbation

A postmenopausal woman with a history of well-controlled asthma begins estrogen replacement therapy. Which of the following is the MOST likely effect of this therapy on her asthma?

A patient with asthma is prescribed a non-selective beta-blocker for hypertension. What is the MOST important consideration regarding the use of this medication in the context of their asthma?

A patient experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation is being treated in the emergency department. After initial SABA administration, the patient's symptoms remain severe. Which of the following routes of administration for corticosteroids is MOST appropriate at this stage?

A 7-year-old child with chronic asthma is prescribed montelukast. What is the appropriate daily dose of montelukast for this patient?

A patient with a known aspirin allergy experiences a mild asthma exacerbation. Which of the following preventative treatments is MOST appropriate to manage their underlying asthma?

A 14-year-old patient is prescribed budesonide via a dry powder inhaler (DPI) for persistent asthma. What is the MAXIMUM number of inhalations per day that should be recommended for this patient?

Montelukast is prescribed for a patient with asthma. Which of the following mechanisms of action BEST describes how montelukast helps to manage asthma symptoms?

Advair Diskus is prescribed for a 6-year-old child with asthma. What is the recommended dosage for this patient?

A patient presents with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Which of the following bacteria is LEAST likely to be the causative agent?

An alcoholic patient is diagnosed with pneumonia. Based on the patient's history, which of the following bacterial pathogens is the MOST likely cause of their pneumonia?

Which statement accurately describes the mechanism of action of neuraminidase inhibitors like oseltamivir and zanamivir?

A 3-year-old child is diagnosed with influenza. Which of the following neuraminidase inhibitors is an appropriate treatment option?

A 70-year-old patient presents with pneumonia, a respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 25 mg/dL, and confusion. Their blood pressure is 92/62 mmHg. What is their CURB-65 score?

According to GINA guidelines, which factor is MOST important when determining the appropriate step of asthma therapy for a patient?

A patient with asthma is prescribed a new Advair Diskus inhaler. What counseling point is MOST important to emphasize to the patient regarding its use and storage?

A patient using a SABA inhaler for asthma is experiencing breakthrough symptoms. What is the correct advice regarding the administration of multiple puffs?

Which statement accurately describes the use of spacers in asthma management?

A COPD patient is prescribed Spiriva Respimat. What key counseling point regarding its use is MOST important to convey?

In what scenario is it LEAST appropriate to consider stepping down the dose of an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) in a patient with stable asthma?

Which of the following medications is NOT typically used as a component in the acute treatment of an asthma exacerbation?

Which of the following is a correct statement about the use of inhaled medications?

A patient taking theophylline is also prescribed a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. What is the most likely effect of this drug interaction?

A patient with COPD is interested in quitting smoking. They have a history of well-controlled hypertension but had a myocardial infarction (MI) 1 week ago. Which smoking cessation aid is contraindicated for this patient?

Which of the following factors would suggest a patient with Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) should be treated empirically for MRSA?

A 7-year-old child presents with acute otitis media. The parent reports the child has taken amoxicillin in the past month and has purulent conjunctivitis. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate first-line antibiotic choice?

A patient with CAP is treated initially with appropriate antibiotics. After 72 hours, the patient shows no improvement. What is the next appropriate step in managing this patient?

A patient is diagnosed with CAP and meets the criteria for severe pneumonia. Which of the following CURB-65 criteria would classify the pneumonia as 'severe'?

A patient with a known theophylline allergy requires bronchodilation. Which medication would be the MOST appropriate alternative?

What is the recommended duration of antibiotic treatment for a 5-year-old child with mild-to-moderate acute otitis media?

For a patient experiencing an asthma exacerbation with an initial FEV1 less than 30% of the predicted value, which of the following albuterol administration methods is MOST appropriate?

A 67-year-old patient with a history of COPD is discussing pneumonia vaccinations with their healthcare provider. According to the guidelines, which of the following is the MOST appropriate recommendation?

A patient with asthma is prescribed a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA). Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding LABA therapy for asthma?

A child with acute asthma exacerbation is prescribed albuterol. What is the mechanism of action of albuterol in treating asthma symptoms?

Which of the following inhaled corticosteroids is NOT used to reduce inflammation in asthma?

A patient with asthma is prescribed ipratropium. What is the mechanism of action of ipratropium?

A patient with asthma is prescribed montelukast. What is the mechanism of action of montelukast?

According to GINA guidelines, which inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) combination is recommended for Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART) in asthma?

A 45-year-old patient with COPD is prescribed Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) for maintenance therapy. They are using 2 inhalations twice daily of the 160 mcg budesonide strength. During an exacerbation, they use an additional 2 inhalations as needed, up to a maximum of 12 inhalations per day. What is the maximum total daily dose of budesonide this patient could potentially receive?

A patient with severe allergic asthma is prescribed omalizumab. Which factor is MOST important to consider when determining the appropriate dose of omalizumab?

A 68-year-old COPD patient, who has experienced 5 exacerbations in the past year, presents with increased dyspnea, cough, and sputum production. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial treatment strategy?

Which administration schedule is correct for omalizumab?

Which pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for adults aged 19-50 with COPD?

A patient with COPD is prescribed salmeterol. What is the route of administration for salmeterol?

A COPD patient is prescribed azithromycin for a bacterial infection. What potential adverse effect should the healthcare provider specifically monitor for, considering the patient's COPD?

A patient with COPD is prescribed umeclidinium. What is the mechanism of action of umeclidinium?

A patient with COPD is on triple therapy but continues to have persistent symptoms. Which of the following medications might be considered next, according to the guidelines?

An elderly patient with COPD is prescribed long-term oral corticosteroids. Which potential long-term adverse effect is of particular concern in this geriatric population?

A patient with acute COPD exacerbation presents with increased dyspnea and sputum production. They have no fever, but their sputum is purulent. According to current guidelines, what is the MOST appropriate initial treatment?

A patient with COPD is prescribed azithromycin for long-term management. What is a potential adverse effect of azithromycin that the healthcare provider should monitor?

Which medication is contraindicated with Theophylline due to similar MOA?

A patient with a history of frequent COPD exacerbations is prescribed a new medication. After starting the medication, the patient reports experiencing muscle weakness and tremors. Which class of medications is MOST likely responsible for these adverse effects?

A patient with end-stage COPD is experiencing severe dyspnea despite optimal bronchodilator therapy. Which of the following medications may be considered for symptomatic relief of dyspnea?

Estrogen and asthma

Non-selective beta blockers

ICS's for asthma

Acute asthma exacerbation treatment

Montelukast (Singulair)

Doses for Mometasone furoate

Severe asthma treatment

Administer Montelukast timing

Asthma Step Therapy

Symbicort

SABA Inhaler Technique

Spiriva Respimat

ICS Therapy Dosing

Acute Asthma Exacerbation Medications

COPD Expiration Dates

Advair Diskus

S.Pneumonia

Oseltamivir

CURB-65

Zanamivir

Klebsiella pneumoniae

GINA guidelines MART therapy

Doses of Symbicort

Prednisone for COPD

Cardinal symptoms of COPD

Recommended antibiotics for COPD

Short-term effects of steroids

COPD and pneumonia vaccines

Theophylline therapeutic index

Warnings for Theophylline use

CYP enzymes and interactions

Smoking effects on Theophylline

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) contraindications

Bupropion SR precautions

First line treatment for acute otitis media

Augmentin use criteria

Continuous Nebulization

Albuterol

Guidelines for Vaccines

Long-Acting Beta Agonists (LABA)

Inhaled Corticosteroids

Leukotriene Modifiers

Tiotropium (Spiriva)

Roflumilast

Methylxanthines

Anticholinergics

Biologics in Asthma

Azithromycin

SABA/SAMA Use in COPD

Vaccination Post-50