Asthma Exam (Exam Mode) By Rnpedia.Com

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1.

Asthma is basically:
- A.
  
  An infectious disease
- B.
  
  An autoimmune disease
- C.
  
  An atopic disease
- D.
  
  A malignant disease
2.

Simple instrument to roughly determine lung function is a:
- A.
  
  Barometer
- B.
  
  Manometer
- C.
  
  Peak flow meter
- D.
  
  Sphygmomanometer
3.

The characteristic feature of persistent asthma is:
- A.
  
  Family history of disease
- B.
  
  Airway inflammation
- C.
  
  Need for oral steroids
- D.
  
  Nocturnal wheezing
4.

The following drug cannot cause asthma:
- A.
  
  Beta-blocker
- B.
  
  Histamine
- C.
  
  Ibuprofen
- D.
  
  Atropine
5.

Which of the following tests cannot detect airway inflammation?
- A.
  
  Bronchial mucosal biopsy
- B.
  
  Sputum eosinophil counts
- C.
  
  Bronchoalveolar lavage
- D.
  
  Spirometry
6.

The parameter to detect reversibility in airflow obstruction on a spirometry test is:
- A.
  
  FEV1
- B.
  
  FVC
- C.
  
  MVV
- D.
  
  RV
7.

The following bronchodilator is most commonly used when doing a reversibility test:
- A.
  
  Salbutamol
- B.
  
  Adrenaline
- C.
  
  Theophylline anhydrous
- D.
  
  Atropine
8.

Bronchoprovocation tests usually use histamine to challenge the airways. Besides histamine, ____________ can also be used:
- A.
  
  Ipratropium bromide
- B.
  
  Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
- C.
  
  Prednisolone
- D.
  
  Metracholine
9.

In an acute severe attack of asthma, it is important to get a chest x-ray done to rule out:
- A.
  
  A pleural effusion
- B.
  
  A pneunothorax
- C.
  
  Lung malignancy
- D.
  
  COPD
10.

The following are helpful in determining the severity of an acute attack except:
- A.
  
  Use of accersoy muscles of respiration
- B.
  
  Ability to complete sentences
- C.
  
  Peak expiratory flow rate
- D.
  
  Pedal edema