29 Questions
What is the primary mechanism through which asthma primarily affects the small airways?
Inflammation and edema of mucosa
Which of the following is a common irritant for individuals with asthma?
Exposure to air pollution
What contributes to the clinical manifestations of asthma?
Bronchial constriction
Which factor triggers IgE-mediated responses in individuals with asthma?
Exposure to dust mites
What is the most common symptom experienced by children with asthma?
Wheezing
Which event results in the production of thick mucus in individuals with asthma?
Increase in mucus viscosity
What is the recommended action to prevent UTI in females who are sexually active?
Urinate immediately after intercourse
Which type of antibiotic is commonly orally administered for UTI according to the text?
Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim)
Why is it important for females to change sanitary pads frequently, especially when menstruating?
To prevent bacterial growth near the urethra
What is the purpose of acetaminophen in UTI therapeutic management?
To reduce pain
How does cranberry juice contribute to preventing UTIs?
By making urine more acidic
Which of the following mechanisms is NOT involved in the pathophysiology of asthma?
Increased sympathetic nervous system activity
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of a progressive asthma attack?
Decreased respiratory rate
Which of the following pulmonary function tests is NOT typically reduced in a child with asthma?
Inspiratory capacity (IC)
What is the primary reason for a low vital capacity in a child with asthma?
Narrowed bronchioles due to bronchospasm
Which of the following is NOT a common therapeutic goal for managing allergic disorders like asthma?
Increasing sympathetic nervous system activity
Which of the following is NOT typically seen in a child with asthma during pulmonary function studies?
Increased forced expiratory volume
Which method increases the plasma concentration of IgG antibodies to prevent or block IgE antibodies from coming in contact with an allergen?
Skin testing and hyposensitization
Which medication can cause severe hemolysis in children with glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency?
Antihistamines
Which medication is used prophylactically to prevent symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
Intranasal cromolyn sodium
Which medication is contraindicated in children who can continue to cough up mucus?
Cough suppressants
Which medication reduces inflammation and has an effect similar to decongestants?
Intranasal corticosteroids
Which medication can be used to decrease nasal edema and enlarge breathing space in children with allergic rhinitis?
Decongestants
Which of the following is a long-acting β-agonist used as a major role as an ad-on agent with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)?
Salmeterol
Which of the following medications is a leukotriene synthesis inhibitor not approved for children under 12 years of age?
Zileuton
Which of the following medications is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that inhibits exercise-induced bronchospasm?
Cromolyn
Which of the following drugs is not used as monotherapy and has a major role as an ad-on agent with inhaled corticosteroids?
Salmeterol
Which of the following medications is a short-acting β-agonist used as a drug of choice for acute asthma symptoms?
Albuterol
Which of the following medications is an anticholinergic agent used in combination with Albuterol for acute asthma symptoms?
Ipratropium bromide
Test your knowledge on asthma, a chronic, reversible, obstructive airway disease characterized by wheezing. Learn about the common triggers such as allergens like dust mites and molds, genetic predispositions, and more.
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