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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of asthma?
- Wheezing
- Mucus production (correct)
- Shortness of breath
- Chest tightness
How can a presumptive diagnosis of asthma be made?
How can a presumptive diagnosis of asthma be made?
- Based on a compatible history of recurrent wheezing (correct)
- Based on a history of shortness of breath
- Based on a history of chest tightness
- Based on a history of cough
What should be done to confirm the diagnosis of asthma in all but the mildest cases?
What should be done to confirm the diagnosis of asthma in all but the mildest cases?
- Perform a therapeutic trial of low-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
- Perform a trial of tapering medications
- Perform a trial of allergen avoidance
- Perform pulmonary function testing (correct)
What percentage of patients with a physician diagnosis of asthma do not meet the criteria for the diagnosis?
What percentage of patients with a physician diagnosis of asthma do not meet the criteria for the diagnosis?
Which of the following is a common symptom in patients with asthma?
Which of the following is a common symptom in patients with asthma?
What is one key difference between exercise-induced symptoms and cardiac sources of dyspnea in patients with asthma?
What is one key difference between exercise-induced symptoms and cardiac sources of dyspnea in patients with asthma?
What is one factor that may trigger symptoms in allergen-sensitized patients with asthma?
What is one factor that may trigger symptoms in allergen-sensitized patients with asthma?
What is one possible indicator of reversible airways disease in patients with asthma?
What is one possible indicator of reversible airways disease in patients with asthma?
Which class of medications is known as long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs)?
Which class of medications is known as long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs)?
What is the safety concern associated with higher doses of anticholinergic medications?
What is the safety concern associated with higher doses of anticholinergic medications?
Why is theophylline rarely used for asthma treatment?
Why is theophylline rarely used for asthma treatment?
What is the recommended use of corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
What is the recommended use of corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
Which of the following is an approximate indicator of eosinophilic inflammation in the airways?
Which of the following is an approximate indicator of eosinophilic inflammation in the airways?
Which of the following levels of FeNO in untreated patients are indicative of eosinophilic inflammation?
Which of the following levels of FeNO in untreated patients are indicative of eosinophilic inflammation?
Which of the following is true about the use of sputum analysis in severe asthma?
Which of the following is true about the use of sputum analysis in severe asthma?
Which of the following is a goal of asthma therapy in terms of achieving control of symptoms and reducing risk?
Which of the following is a goal of asthma therapy in terms of achieving control of symptoms and reducing risk?
Which of the following is true about intramuscular corticosteroids for asthma control?
Which of the following is true about intramuscular corticosteroids for asthma control?
What are some side effects associated with chronic administration of systemic corticosteroids?
What are some side effects associated with chronic administration of systemic corticosteroids?
What are some local effects of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)?
What are some local effects of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)?
Which of the following is true about leukotriene modifiers for asthma?
Which of the following is true about leukotriene modifiers for asthma?
Which of the following is true about the dosing of Anti-IgE?
Which of the following is true about the dosing of Anti-IgE?
What is the maximum dose of Anti-IgE in the United States?
What is the maximum dose of Anti-IgE in the United States?
Which patients have the greatest response to Anti-IgE?
Which patients have the greatest response to Anti-IgE?
What is the incidence of anaphylaxis in patients receiving Anti-IgE?
What is the incidence of anaphylaxis in patients receiving Anti-IgE?
Which IL-5 active drug binds to the IL-5 receptor?
Which IL-5 active drug binds to the IL-5 receptor?
What is the effect of IL-5 active drugs on circulating eosinophils?
What is the effect of IL-5 active drugs on circulating eosinophils?
Which of the following is true about the use of long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs) in the treatment of asthma?
Which of the following is true about the use of long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs) in the treatment of asthma?
Which of the following is a safety concern associated with higher doses of beta-agonists?
Which of the following is a safety concern associated with higher doses of beta-agonists?
Which of the following is a goal of asthma therapy in terms of achieving control of symptoms and reducing risk?
Which of the following is a goal of asthma therapy in terms of achieving control of symptoms and reducing risk?
Which of the following is true about the use of bronchodilators in the treatment of asthma?
Which of the following is true about the use of bronchodilators in the treatment of asthma?
