Author Question: Which of the following medications are commonly associated with the side effect of cough? A. Beta ... (Read 61 times)

Medesa · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which of the following medications are commonly associated with the side effect of cough?

A. Beta blocker
B. Diuretic
C. ACE inhibitor
D. Calcium antagonist

Question 2

Which of the following details are NOT considered while staging asthma?

A. Nighttime awakenings
B. Long-acting beta agonist usage
C. Frequency of symptoms
D. Spirometry findings

Tonny · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The medical history of a patient who complains of cough should be comprehensive, with a particular focus on the potential for asthma, COPD, chronic or acute bronchitis, heart failure, GERD, or recent upper or lower respiratory infections. The medication history should be elicited, particularly if the patient is taking an ACE inhibitor which has the potential to induce cough. The patient's prior self-treatment or prescribed treatment of cough should be explored, including the response and tolerance of the treatment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The history is an important aspect of asthma because the frequency of various symptoms, nighttime awakenings, use of a short-acting beta agonist, and interference with activities are used, along with spirometry, in staging asthma.