Asthma Mechanism of Disease Quiz
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What is one of the mechanisms that leads to bronchial constriction in asthma?

  • Reduction in bronchial secretions
  • Increase in airway lumen
  • Release of leukotrienes by mast cells (correct)
  • Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system

    • What typically causes the dyspnea and wheezing in asthma?

  • Allergen elimination
  • Bronchial dilation
  • Airway obstruction due to mucus production (correct)
  • Parasympathetic nervous system inhibition

    • What symptom is usually experienced first after exposure to an allergen or trigger in asthma?

  • Dyspnea
  • Wheezing
  • Cyanosis
  • Dry cough (correct)

    • What is the shape of mucus usually coughed up by a child with asthma?

    <p>Bronchial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common physical assessment technique used in asthma assessment?

    <p>Auscultating for wheezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system gets stimulated to cause smooth muscle constriction leading to bronchial constriction in asthma?

    <p>Parasympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main diagnostic criterion for diabetes mellitus?

    <p>8-hour fasting blood sugar (&gt;126mg/dl)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following complications is NOT commonly associated with diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended dietary guideline for individuals with diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Following a diet low in saturated fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should glycosylated hemoglobin levels be evaluated in individuals with diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Every 3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medication therapy is commonly used for Type 1 diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Basal-bolus insulin therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should insulin be stored for Type 1 diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Above freezing and below 86°F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of impetigo that distinguishes it from other skin infections?

    <p>Presence of purulent vesicles forming honey-colored crusts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of scoliosis is described as a permanent curvature of the spine with damage to the vertebrae?

    <p>Structural scoliosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended therapeutic management for impetigo?

    <p>Application of mupirocin ointment for 7 to 10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common age range for the rapid growth spurt associated with structural scoliosis?

    <p>11 to 14 years for females, 13 to 16 years for males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common secondary causes of structural scoliosis besides idiopathic cases?

    <p>Cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, myelomeningocele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the initial presentation of impetigo?

    <p>Papulovesicular lesion surrounded by localized erythema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common screening age for scoliosis by the school nurse?

    <p>5th grade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In scoliosis, if the spinal curve measures 40 degrees, what is the recommended treatment approach?

    <p>Surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the MILWAUKEE brace used in scoliosis treatment?

    <p>Composed of plastic and metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After spinal instrumentation surgery for scoliosis, what is a key aspect of post-operative care?

    <p>Strict monitoring of vital signs and fluid intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the MILWAUKEE brace worn daily during scoliosis treatment?

    <p>23 hours a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of exercises are recommended to be done while wearing the MILWAUKEE brace?

    <p>Pelvic tilt and lateral strengthening exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of a candida albicans infection?

    <p>Vulvar reddening and pruritus; thick, white discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common therapy for Gardnerella Vaginalis infection?

    <p>Metronidazole or clindamycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which STI presents with painful vesicles on an erythematous base and watery vaginal discharge?

    <p>Herpesvirus Type II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of a foreign body in the vagina?

    <p>Vaginal discharge with fishy odor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which STI has symptoms of watery, gray-white vaginal discharge and vulvar itching?

    <p>Chlamydia Trachomatis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common therapy for Herpesvirus Type II infection?

    <p>Topical acyclovir</p> Signup and view all the answers

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