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What is the primary cause of wheezing in asthma?
What is the primary cause of wheezing in asthma?
- Exposure to viral infections
- Spasm of the bronchial tubes (correct)
- Ingestion of certain foods
- Genetic predisposition
Which of the following is a common irritant that can trigger asthma?
Which of the following is a common irritant that can trigger asthma?
- Perfumes (correct)
- Organic vegetables
- Fresh fruits
- Plain water
What type of immune response is triggered in asthma due to genetic predisposition?
What type of immune response is triggered in asthma due to genetic predisposition?
- Delayed hypersensitivity response
- IgE-mediated response to allergens (correct)
- T-cell-mediated response to bacteria
- Non-specific inflammatory response
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common irritant that can exacerbate asthma symptoms?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common irritant that can exacerbate asthma symptoms?
What role does inflammation and edema of the bronchial mucosa play in asthma?
What role does inflammation and edema of the bronchial mucosa play in asthma?
Which event primarily contributes to the clinical manifestation of asthma?
Which event primarily contributes to the clinical manifestation of asthma?
Which type of medication is considered a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA)?
Which type of medication is considered a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA)?
What is the major role of Long Acting β-Agonists (LABAs) according to the text?
What is the major role of Long Acting β-Agonists (LABAs) according to the text?
Which medication is indicated for inhibiting exercise-induced bronchospasm?
Which medication is indicated for inhibiting exercise-induced bronchospasm?
What is the recommended approach in therapeutic management for asthma once optimal control is achieved?
What is the recommended approach in therapeutic management for asthma once optimal control is achieved?
Which class of drugs is considered the drug of choice for acute asthma symptoms?
Which class of drugs is considered the drug of choice for acute asthma symptoms?
In what situation is Ipratropium bromide used according to the text?
In what situation is Ipratropium bromide used according to the text?
What is the recommended frequency for changing sanitary pads to prevent possible bacterial growth near the urethra?
What is the recommended frequency for changing sanitary pads to prevent possible bacterial growth near the urethra?
What action is recommended for sexually active individuals to prevent UTI?
What action is recommended for sexually active individuals to prevent UTI?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for UTI?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for UTI?
What is a potential side effect of taking sulfa drugs for UTI?
What is a potential side effect of taking sulfa drugs for UTI?
What is the purpose of drinking cranberry juice during UTI?
What is the purpose of drinking cranberry juice during UTI?
What mechanism regulates bronchial constriction in asthma patients?
What mechanism regulates bronchial constriction in asthma patients?
What are the lab and diagnostic study findings in asthma patients?
What are the lab and diagnostic study findings in asthma patients?
What is the mechanism behind the production of inflammation and mucus in asthma patients?
What is the mechanism behind the production of inflammation and mucus in asthma patients?
How does bronchial constriction affect the expiratory rate in asthma patients?
How does bronchial constriction affect the expiratory rate in asthma patients?
What is the effect of bronchial plugging on vital capacity in asthma patients?
What is the effect of bronchial plugging on vital capacity in asthma patients?
What is the gross measure of vital capacity in asthma patients?
What is the gross measure of vital capacity in asthma patients?
What are the typical symptoms of pyelonephritis in young children?
What are the typical symptoms of pyelonephritis in young children?
What is the significance of bacterial colony count > 100,000/ml in a clean-catch urine specimen?
What is the significance of bacterial colony count > 100,000/ml in a clean-catch urine specimen?
What is the importance of wiping from front to back in preventing UTIs in females?
What is the importance of wiping from front to back in preventing UTIs in females?
What is the significance of a urine pH >7 in the presence of RBC (hematuria)?
What is the significance of a urine pH >7 in the presence of RBC (hematuria)?
Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure for UTIs in females?
Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure for UTIs in females?
What are the typical symptoms of cystitis in young children?
What are the typical symptoms of cystitis in young children?
