1. A patient comes to the clinic in respiratory distress. Select ALL OF THE FOLL

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1. A patient comes to the clinic in respiratory distress. Select ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS which implicate the patient is having an asthma attack.

a.prolonged expiration / exhalation

b.fever

c.decreased heart rate

d.generalized chest tightness

cough, productive or nonproductive

2.All of the following types of medications are used in the treatment of asthma except one. Select the one exception.

a.xanthines

b.cholinergics

c.corticosteroids

d.beta-adrenergic agonist

3. All of the following types of medications are used in the treatment of emphysema except one. Select the one exception.

                a. anticholinergics

                b. xanthines

                c. beta-adrenergic agonists

corticosteroids

4. The primary mechanism of action with inhaled corticosteroids for asthma is:

immediate relief with opening of the airways

bronchodilation of the airways

all of the provided answers are correct

reduction in hypersensitivity of airways

5. What are the physiological inflammatory effects from the release of leukotrienes? Select all that apply

                a. increased bronchial hyperactivity

                b. mucosal edema and secretions are increased

                c. airway bronchodilation

                d. bronchoconstriction

Explanation / Answer

1. d.generalized chest tightness cough, productive or nonproductive.

2.a.xanthines

3. b. xanthines

4. reduction in hypersensitivity of airways

5. a. increased bronchial hyperactivity

    b. mucosal edema and secretions are increased

    d. bronchoconstriction

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