Second Year Medical Topics Quiz

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Which of the following best defines asthma?

A chronic inflammatory disease of the airways (correct)

An acute infection of the bronchi

A sudden attack of chest pain

A form of lung cancer

What is a common manifestation of asthma?

Joint pain

Visual disturbances

Nausea and vomiting

Chest tightness and wheezing (correct)

What is one of the triggers of asthma?

Extreme heat exposure

Allergens (correct)

Excessive water intake

Physical exercise

What is the etiology of asthma?

Environmental factors and genetic predisposition Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the management of asthma?

Use of inhaled bronchodilators and corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What are the rates of asthma prevalence in different countries?

0.5 to 5% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a trigger factor for asthma?

Vital products of domestic insects Signup and view all the answers

Which type of allergens is contained in the air of apartment houses?

Tobacco smoke Signup and view all the answers

Which phase does the genesis of any allergic reaction involve?

Pathochemical and pathophysiological phases Signup and view all the answers

What are the classic signs and symptoms of asthma?

Wheezing and cough Signup and view all the answers

What type of asthma is sporadic in nature with varying intervals of free and difficulty due to precipitating factors often readily defined?

Spasmodic asthma Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of industrial and photochemical allergens?

Formaldehyde and ozone Signup and view all the answers

In which period of asthma exacerbation do symptoms like vasomotoric nasal reaction and excessive sweating occur?

Prodromal period Signup and view all the answers

Which type of asthma involves persistent wheezing requiring regular daily medication for either control of symptoms or ability to function?

Intractable asthma Signup and view all the answers

Second Year Medical Topics Quiz

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