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What is one of the mechanisms that leads to bronchial constriction in asthma?
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?
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?
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?
What is the shape of mucus usually coughed up by a child with asthma?
What is a common physical assessment technique used in asthma assessment?
What is a common physical assessment technique used in asthma assessment?
Which system gets stimulated to cause smooth muscle constriction leading to bronchial constriction in asthma?
Which system gets stimulated to cause smooth muscle constriction leading to bronchial constriction in asthma?
What is the main diagnostic criterion for diabetes mellitus?
What is the main diagnostic criterion for diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following complications is NOT commonly associated with diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following complications is NOT commonly associated with diabetes mellitus?
What is a recommended dietary guideline for individuals with diabetes mellitus?
What is a recommended dietary guideline for individuals with diabetes mellitus?
How often should glycosylated hemoglobin levels be evaluated in individuals with diabetes mellitus?
How often should glycosylated hemoglobin levels be evaluated in individuals with diabetes mellitus?
What type of medication therapy is commonly used for Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
What type of medication therapy is commonly used for Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
How should insulin be stored for Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
How should insulin be stored for Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
What is the characteristic feature of impetigo that distinguishes it from other skin infections?
What is the characteristic feature of impetigo that distinguishes it from other skin infections?
Which type of scoliosis is described as a permanent curvature of the spine with damage to the vertebrae?
Which type of scoliosis is described as a permanent curvature of the spine with damage to the vertebrae?
What is the recommended therapeutic management for impetigo?
What is the recommended therapeutic management for impetigo?
What is the most common age range for the rapid growth spurt associated with structural scoliosis?
What is the most common age range for the rapid growth spurt associated with structural scoliosis?
What are the common secondary causes of structural scoliosis besides idiopathic cases?
What are the common secondary causes of structural scoliosis besides idiopathic cases?
Which of the following describes the initial presentation of impetigo?
Which of the following describes the initial presentation of impetigo?
What is a common screening age for scoliosis by the school nurse?
What is a common screening age for scoliosis by the school nurse?
In scoliosis, if the spinal curve measures 40 degrees, what is the recommended treatment approach?
In scoliosis, if the spinal curve measures 40 degrees, what is the recommended treatment approach?
What is a key feature of the MILWAUKEE brace used in scoliosis treatment?
What is a key feature of the MILWAUKEE brace used in scoliosis treatment?
After spinal instrumentation surgery for scoliosis, what is a key aspect of post-operative care?
After spinal instrumentation surgery for scoliosis, what is a key aspect of post-operative care?
How often is the MILWAUKEE brace worn daily during scoliosis treatment?
How often is the MILWAUKEE brace worn daily during scoliosis treatment?
What type of exercises are recommended to be done while wearing the MILWAUKEE brace?
What type of exercises are recommended to be done while wearing the MILWAUKEE brace?
What are the symptoms of a candida albicans infection?
What are the symptoms of a candida albicans infection?
What is the common therapy for Gardnerella Vaginalis infection?
What is the common therapy for Gardnerella Vaginalis infection?
Which STI presents with painful vesicles on an erythematous base and watery vaginal discharge?
Which STI presents with painful vesicles on an erythematous base and watery vaginal discharge?
What are the symptoms of a foreign body in the vagina?
What are the symptoms of a foreign body in the vagina?
Which STI has symptoms of watery, gray-white vaginal discharge and vulvar itching?
Which STI has symptoms of watery, gray-white vaginal discharge and vulvar itching?
What is the common therapy for Herpesvirus Type II infection?
What is the common therapy for Herpesvirus Type II infection?
