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BONUS: According to the NAEPP guidelines, asthma evaluation should include: (select all that apply)

During an acute asthmatic exacerbation, when the patient becomes fatigued, how are the ABGs affected?

The sputum examination for a patient with extrinsic asthma often reveals:

Which of the following are the MAIN pathophysiological changes of asthma?I. bronchoconstrictionII. decreased airway restrictionIII. airway dilationIV. airway inflammation that leads to increase in mucus production

Martin’s measured PEFR value is 200 L/min. His personal best is 600 L/min. His measured PEFR places him in the _________zone.

Based on these clues, what is the definition of discipline?  

Which of the following microorganisms would cause a bronchiectasis patient to exacerabate and are commonly cultured in a sputum sample during an exacerbation? I. Pseudomonas aeruginosa II. Haemophilus influenzae III. Streptococcus pneumonia IV. Aspergillus V. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Larry has extrinsic asthma which is triggered by mold allergy. While helping a friend toss hay to his horses, Larry begins to experience chest tightness and audible wheezing. He goes to the truck and uses his rescue SABA inhaler. Within minutes, he is fine and returns to work. Three hours later while driving home, he has a relaps of chest tightness and wheezing. He uses his inhaler again but this time he gets no response the the medication. Which of the following best describes this situation?

Based on the context clues and the definition of discipline, what do you think is Cynthia Shanahan’s overall subject?

A 48 year old female diagnosed with intrinsic asthma. She presents to the asthma clinic for an initial asthma evaluation. Your assessment and history reveals that she has significant daily symptoms, awakens frequently at night with coughing and chest tightness. She is presently wheezing and use of accessory muscles. She uses a rescue inhaler at least twice daily and has begun a low-dose corticosteroid inhaler. Her PEFR variability is 40%. Which of the following would you recommend for treatment of her asthma?