Methacholine Challenge Test Quiz

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Which of the following is a common adverse effect of methacholine administration?

  • Decreased respiratory rate
  • Increased heart rate
  • Elevated bronchial secretions (correct)
  • Hypotension

What is the criteria for a positive methacholine test?

  • FEV1 drop of 30%
  • FEV1 drop of 40%
  • FEV1 drop of 20% (correct)
  • FEV1 drop of 10%

In which patient population should methacholine testing be used with caution?

  • Patients with hypertension
  • Patients with diabetes
  • Patients taking anticholinesterase inhibitors (correct)
  • Patients with a history of bronchitis

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