CMN568/ CMN 568 (Latest 2024/ 2025) Intro to Family NP Unit 3 Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
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CMN568/ CMN 568 (Latest 2024/ 2025) Intro to Family NP Unit 3 Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
CMN568/ CMN 568 (Latest 2024/ 2025) Intro to Family NP Unit 3 Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
CMN568/ CMN 568 (Latest 2024/ 2025) Intro to
Family NP Unit 3 Exam Questions and Verified
Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
What are the 3 characteristics of Asthma - ANSWER
Bronchoconstriction
Airway Inflammation
Reversible airflow limitation
Which inhaled anticholinergic is best used for asthma pt. w/an intolerance to beta
agonist or w/ bronchospasms due to beta blocker meds? - ANSWER
Ipratropium Bromide
What is the primary tx for pt. w/moderate to severe asthma exacerbations who do
not respond promptly and completely to SABA? - ANSWER
Systemic Corticosteroids
,Which bacterial infections predispose exacerbations of asthma - ANSWER
M. Pneumoniae and C. Pneumoniae
Is routine use of antimicrobials recommended for acute exacerbations of asthma -
ANSWER No, only use when likelihood of acute bacterial
respiratory tract infection
Name short acting beta agonist - ANSWER albuterol,
levalbuterol, bitolerol, pirbuterol, terbutaline
What does a SABA do? - ANSWER acts directly by relaxing
bronchial smooth muscles.
What do long-term pharmacologic agents accomplish for asthma pt. - ANSWER
act primarily to attenuate airway inflammation.
,Why take long-term pharmacologic agents for asthma daily? - ANSWER
to achieve and maintain control of persistent asthma independent of symptoms.
What does the NAEPP recommend as the cornerstone of daily treatment of
persistent asthma? - ANSWER daily anti-inflammatory
therapy with inhaled corticosteroids
Role of corticosteroids with asthma - ANSWER Reduce
inflammation (acute and chronic) = improved airflow, decreased airway hyper-
responsiveness and fewer asthma exacerbations, and potentiate the action of
beta-adrenergic agonist.
1st. line treatment agent for all pt w/persistent asthma (long term controller) -
ANSWER Inhaled Corticosteroids
How often to most patient use inhaled corticosteroids? - ANSWER
Twice daily to provide adequate control.
, How long can it take to see maximum response of inhaled corticosterioids? -
ANSWER Months
What can a patient do to reduce side effects of inhaled corticosteroids? -
ANSWER Rinse mouth after each use
A patient has an exacerbation of asthma, what is the most effective treatment to
achieve prompt control? - ANSWER Systemic (oral)
corticosteroids
Dose of oral corticosteroids for children during exacerbation of asthma -
ANSWER 1-2 mg/kg/day.
Can be either a single dose or divided BID.
MAX 60 mg/day
Dose of oral corticosteroids for adults during exacerbation of asthma - ANSWER
40-60 mg/day
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