This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What drug is usually given first in the emergency treatment of an acute, severe asthma episode in a ... (Read 82 times)

rl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jun 28, 2018
What drug is usually given first in the emergency treatment of an acute, severe asthma episode in a young child?
 
  a. Ephedrine
  b. Theophylline
  c. Aminophylline
  d. Short-acting 2-agonists

Question 2

A child with asthma is having pulmonary function tests. What rationale explains the purpose of the peak expiratory flow rate?
 
  a. To assess severity of asthma
  b. To determine cause of asthma
  c. To identify triggers of asthma
  d. To confirm diagnosis of asthma


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

spencer.martell

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Short-acting 2-agonists are the first treatment in an acute asthma exacerbation. Ephedrine and aminophylline are not helpful in acute asthma exacerbations. Theophylline is unnecessary for treating asthma exacerbations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Peak expiratory flow rate monitoring is used to monitor the child's current pulmonary function. It can be used to manage exacerbations and for daily long-term management. The cause of asthma is known. Asthma is caused by a complex interaction among inflammatory cells, mediators, and the cells and tissues present in the airways. The triggers of asthma are determined through history taking and immunologic and other testing. The diagnosis of asthma is made through clinical manifestations, history, physical examination, and laboratory testing.


rl

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Perkypinki

  • Member
  • Posts: 339
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.

Did you know?

More than one-third of adult Americans are obese. Diseases that kill the largest number of people annually, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension, can be attributed to diet.

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). As a treatment for BPH, part of the prostate gland i Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). As a treatment for BPH, part of the prostate gland i
Breast surgery. Surgical removal of all or part of the breast is a treatment against the spread of b Breast surgery. Surgical removal of all or part of the breast is a treatment against the spread of b
Endocrine Disorders and Their Drug Treatment Endocrine Disorders and Their Drug Treatment
Organizing Drug Information by Therapeutic Classification Organizing Drug Information by Therapeutic Classification
Drug classes used in the pharmacotherapy of asthma. Drug classes used in the pharmacotherapy of asthma.
The Four Primary Drug-Receptor Families The Four Primary Drug-Receptor Families
Video: Role of complement proteins

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library