One of the goals for children with asthma is to maintain the ...

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One of the goals for children with asthma is to maintain the child's normal functioning. What principle of treatment helps to accomplish this goal?
 
  a. Limit participation in sports.
  b. Reduce underlying inflammation.
  c. Minimize use of pharmacologic agents.
  d. Have yearly evaluations by a health care provider.

Question 2

Children who are taking long-term inhaled steroids should be assessed frequently for what potential complication?
 
  a. Cough
  b. Osteoporosis
  c. Slowed growth
  d. Cushing syndrome

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Children with asthma are often excluded from exercise. This practice interferes with peer interaction and physical health. Most children with asthma can participate provided their asthma is under control. Inflammation is the underlying cause of the symptoms of asthma. By decreasing inflammation and reducing the symptomatic airway narrowing, health care providers can minimize exacerbations. Pharmacologic agents are used to prevent and control asthma symptoms, reduce the frequency and severity of asthma exacerbations, and reverse airflow obstruction. It is recommended that children with asthma be evaluated every 6 months.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The growth of children on long-term inhaled steroids should be assessed frequently to evaluate systemic effects of these drugs. Cough is prevented by inhaled steroids. No evidence exists that inhaled steroids cause osteoporosis. Cushing syndrome is caused by long-term systemic steroids.