Exam Preview for 1653: Asthma... Cause of Mortality Since 400 B.C.

Asthma... Cause of Mortality Since 400 B.C.

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1. Sumino, et al. (2014) found which of the following comorbidities most prevalent with asthma? Hypertension Depression Sleep apnea All of the above
2. Adults are how many times more likely than children to die from asthma? 5 15 25 30
3. The Asthma Management Guidelines (2020) recommend the following treatment options: Intermittent inhaled steroids Long-acting muscarinic antagonists Fractional exhaled nitrous oxide (FeNO) testing All of the above
4. What is the "best treatment" recommended for asthma? Inhaled corticosteroids Long-acting beta agonists Prevention of exacerbation Short-acting beta agonists
5. What are some MAJOR factors when assessing for fatal asthma risks? Increased use of beta agonists Illicit drug use Cigarette smoke exposure Hyperinflation