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appyboo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Having explanations for all procedures and selecting their own meals from hospital menus is an important coping mechanism for which age-group?

a. Toddlers
b. Preschoolers
c. School-age children
d. Adolescents

Question 2

Which classification of drugs is used to relieve an acute asthma episode?

a. Short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist
b. Inhaled corticosteroids
c. Leukotriene blockers
d. Long-acting bronchodilators

robbielu01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
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A Toddlers need routine and parental involvement for coping.
B Preschoolers need simple explanations of procedures.
C School-age children are developmentally ready to accept detailed explanations.
School-age children can select their own menus and become actively involved in
other areas of their care.
D Detailed explanations and support of peers help adolescents cope.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A Short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist is the first medication administered. Later,
systemic corticosteroids decrease airway inflammation in an acute asthma attack.
They are given for short courses of 5 to 7 days.
B Inhaled corticosteroids are used for long-term, routine control of asthma.
C Leukotriene blockers diminish the mediator action of leukotrienes and are used
for long-term, routine control of asthma in children older than 12 years.
D A long-acting bronchodilator would not relieve acute symptoms.