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What is the primary mechanism through which asthma primarily affects the small airways?
What is the primary mechanism through which asthma primarily affects the small airways?
- Inhibition of mucus production
- Decreased airway responsiveness
- Inflammation and edema of mucosa (correct)
- Bronchial dilation
Which of the following is a common irritant for individuals with asthma?
Which of the following is a common irritant for individuals with asthma?
- Running in open fields
- Playing with pets
- Exposure to air pollution (correct)
- Consuming fresh fruits
What contributes to the clinical manifestations of asthma?
What contributes to the clinical manifestations of asthma?
- Elevation in airway responsiveness
- Bronchial constriction (correct)
- Reduced airway inflammation
- Decrease in mucus production
Which factor triggers IgE-mediated responses in individuals with asthma?
Which factor triggers IgE-mediated responses in individuals with asthma?
What is the most common symptom experienced by children with asthma?
What is the most common symptom experienced by children with asthma?
Which event results in the production of thick mucus in individuals with asthma?
Which event results in the production of thick mucus in individuals with asthma?
What is the recommended action to prevent UTI in females who are sexually active?
What is the recommended action to prevent UTI in females who are sexually active?
Which type of antibiotic is commonly orally administered for UTI according to the text?
Which type of antibiotic is commonly orally administered for UTI according to the text?
Why is it important for females to change sanitary pads frequently, especially when menstruating?
Why is it important for females to change sanitary pads frequently, especially when menstruating?
What is the purpose of acetaminophen in UTI therapeutic management?
What is the purpose of acetaminophen in UTI therapeutic management?
How does cranberry juice contribute to preventing UTIs?
How does cranberry juice contribute to preventing UTIs?
Which of the following mechanisms is NOT involved in the pathophysiology of asthma?
Which of the following mechanisms is NOT involved in the pathophysiology of asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of a progressive asthma attack?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of a progressive asthma attack?
Which of the following pulmonary function tests is NOT typically reduced in a child with asthma?
Which of the following pulmonary function tests is NOT typically reduced in a child with asthma?
What is the primary reason for a low vital capacity in a child with asthma?
What is the primary reason for a low vital capacity in a child with asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a common therapeutic goal for managing allergic disorders like asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a common therapeutic goal for managing allergic disorders like asthma?
Which of the following is NOT typically seen in a child with asthma during pulmonary function studies?
Which of the following is NOT typically seen in a child with asthma during pulmonary function studies?
Which method increases the plasma concentration of IgG antibodies to prevent or block IgE antibodies from coming in contact with an allergen?
Which method increases the plasma concentration of IgG antibodies to prevent or block IgE antibodies from coming in contact with an allergen?
Which medication can cause severe hemolysis in children with glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency?
Which medication can cause severe hemolysis in children with glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency?
Which medication is used prophylactically to prevent symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
Which medication is used prophylactically to prevent symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
Which medication is contraindicated in children who can continue to cough up mucus?
Which medication is contraindicated in children who can continue to cough up mucus?
Which medication reduces inflammation and has an effect similar to decongestants?
Which medication reduces inflammation and has an effect similar to decongestants?
Which medication can be used to decrease nasal edema and enlarge breathing space in children with allergic rhinitis?
Which medication can be used to decrease nasal edema and enlarge breathing space in children with allergic rhinitis?
Which of the following is a long-acting β-agonist used as a major role as an ad-on agent with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)?
Which of the following is a long-acting β-agonist used as a major role as an ad-on agent with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)?
Which of the following medications is a leukotriene synthesis inhibitor not approved for children under 12 years of age?
Which of the following medications is a leukotriene synthesis inhibitor not approved for children under 12 years of age?
Which of the following medications is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that inhibits exercise-induced bronchospasm?
Which of the following medications is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that inhibits exercise-induced bronchospasm?
Which of the following drugs is not used as monotherapy and has a major role as an ad-on agent with inhaled corticosteroids?
Which of the following drugs is not used as monotherapy and has a major role as an ad-on agent with inhaled corticosteroids?
Which of the following medications is a short-acting β-agonist used as a drug of choice for acute asthma symptoms?
Which of the following medications is a short-acting β-agonist used as a drug of choice for acute asthma symptoms?
Which of the following medications is an anticholinergic agent used in combination with Albuterol for acute asthma symptoms?
Which of the following medications is an anticholinergic agent used in combination with Albuterol for acute asthma symptoms?
