Asthma CMS 250

What finding on spirometry supports a diagnosis of asthma?

In spirometry, what defines a mild exacerbation in asthma?

Which test is recommended to determine the severity of airflow obstruction in asthma?

What indicates a moderate exacerbation on spirometry in asthma?

What is the significance of a 200 mL increase in FEV1 and >12% improvement after bronchodilator use in spirometry for asthma?

What is a common general finding on physical examination that suggests airflow obstruction in asthma?

In mild asthma, what might be observed during chest examination between exacerbations?

Which of the following is a possible sign of severe airway obstruction in asthma?

What can be an indication of allergic asthma during physical examination?

Which physical exam finding is characteristic of a bronchoprovocation challenge test for diagnosing asthma?

Which of the following conditions may mimic the clinical presentation of asthma?

What diagnostic procedure is commonly used to differentiate asthma from other conditions?

Which of the following conditions is NOT typically associated with poor fetal outcomes in pregnant women with poorly controlled asthma?

Which test is commonly used to diagnose asthma by measuring how much and how fast air can be exhaled from the lungs?

In addition to asthma, which condition can alter the response to asthma therapies due to smoking?

What is the purpose of a bronchoprovocation challenge test in diagnosing asthma?

Which test involves inhaling increasing concentrations of a substance (e.g., methacholine) to see if it causes narrowing of the airways, helping diagnose asthma?

What is the main function of a peak flow meter in managing asthma?

Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with asthma?

During a physical exam for diagnosing asthma, which of the following signs may a healthcare provider listen for using a stethoscope?

Which of the following is a characteristic feature that helps differentiate asthma from COPD?

What is a common clinical symptom that supports the diagnosis of asthma?

In diagnosing asthma, which of the following statements is true regarding physical examination findings?

Which diagnostic test is commonly used to support the diagnosis of asthma?

What is a key difference between the disease course of asthma and COPD?

Which of the following symptoms has the highest sensitivity for the diagnosis of asthma?

Which respiratory symptom has the highest specificity for the diagnosis of asthma?

Which symptom combination has the highest positive likelihood ratio (LR+) for diagnosing asthma?

Which symptom combination has the lowest negative likelihood ratio (LR-) for diagnosing asthma?

Which of the following symptoms is associated with a moderate positive likelihood ratio (LR+) for diagnosing asthma?

What type of test is commonly used to diagnose asthma by measuring how much and how quickly air can move in and out of the lungs?

Which of the following investigations is specifically aimed at diagnosing asthma by measuring lung volume and airway resistance?

What type of test can help in identifying specific allergens that trigger asthma symptoms?

Which investigation involves inhaling substances known to trigger asthma symptoms to observe airway reactions?

What test helps evaluate how well a person's asthma is controlled and how their lungs respond to treatment?

In diagnosing asthma, which test checks for markers of inflammation and allergic response in the blood?

Which investigation helps determine how much air remains in your lungs after a complete exhalation?

For which of the following investigations is the primary purpose to evaluate the bronchial reactivity to specific triggers?

Which test involves measuring how much air you can exhale after a deep breath and how quickly you can exhale that air?

What type of test helps determine lung volume and airflow resistance by sitting inside a sealed chamber?

Which physical exam finding suggests severe airway obstruction in asthma and is characterized by a decrease of more than 10 mmHg in systolic blood pressure during inspiration?

What lung sound may be heard in mild asthma exacerbations despite the presence of airflow obstruction?

Which of the following chest signs is NOT typically observed in patients with allergic asthma?

During severe asthma exacerbations, which lung sound may be absent due to limited airflow?

Which physical exam finding suggests severe airway obstruction in infants or children with asthma and is characterized by noisy breathing caused by obstruction in the upper airway?

What is a common finding on physical examination in asthmatic patients when assessing lung sounds?

In spirometry, what defines a severe exacerbation in asthma?

Which of the following is a common symptom observed in asthmatic patients during a physical exam?

After initial spirometry, which test might be recommended to assess airway inflammation in asthma?

During a bronchial challenge test for diagnosing asthma, what would be an expected response to a trigger substance in a positive result?

Which physical exam finding in asthma is suggestive of severe airway obstruction?

In spirometry, what finding supports a diagnosis of asthma exacerbation?

Which lung sound is not typically associated with asthma exacerbations?

Which symptom pattern is characteristic of mild persistent asthma?

Which further testing is specifically aimed at assessing allergic responses in asthma?

What is a key characteristic of lung sounds in asthma exacerbations?

During a physical exam for asthma, what might be a characteristic finding related to the chest?

Which symptom is often seen in severe asthma exacerbations?

Which diagnostic test is typically used to assess airway inflammation in asthma?

What is the purpose of a bronchoprovocation challenge test in diagnosing asthma?

Which physical examination finding in asthma is characterized by a prolonged forced expiration phase with wheezing that persists throughout exhalation?

During an asthma exacerbation, which lung sound is most commonly heard on auscultation and typically indicates severe airway obstruction?

Which of the following symptoms is a common presenting feature of asthma in infants that may often be misinterpreted as recurrent bronchiolitis?

In diagnosing asthma, which of the following findings on chest radiography is typically observed and helps differentiate it from other conditions such as COPD?

During a bronchoprovocation challenge test for diagnosing asthma, what substance is commonly used to assess airway reactivity and narrowing of the bronchi?

What is NOT a common physical examination finding in asthma?

Which of the following indicates a severe exacerbation in asthma?

Which of the following lung sounds is typically NOT associated with asthma?

Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly seen in asthma exacerbations?

What test is used to evaluate bronchial reactivity by measuring how much air can be exhaled after taking a deep breath and then blowing it out as fast as possible?

Which physical exam finding in asthma is characterized by wheezing immediately after exercise?

What lung sound is most likely to be heard in a patient with severe airway obstruction in asthma?

Which characteristic feature decreases the likelihood of asthma diagnosis?

What symptom combination has the highest LR+ for diagnosing asthma according to the data?

Which test is recommended for evaluating bronchial reactivity to specific triggers in diagnosing asthma?

In spirometry, what defines a moderate exacerbation in asthma?

What symptom is associated with a moderate positive likelihood ratio (LR+) for diagnosing asthma?

Which diagnostic test is commonly used to differentiate asthma from other conditions?