Author Question: It is now recommended that children with asthma who are taking long-term inhaled steroids should be ... (Read 60 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

It is now recommended that children with asthma who are taking long-term inhaled steroids should be assessed frequently because they may develop:

a. Cough. c. Slowed growth.
b. Osteoporosis. d. Cushing's syndrome.

Question 2

A parent whose two school-age children have asthma asks the nurse in what sports, if any, they can participate. The nurse should recommend:

a. Soccer. c. Swimming.
b. Running. d. Basketball.

reversalruiz · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Swimming is well tolerated in children with asthma because they are breathing air fully saturated with moisture and because of the type of breathing required in swimming. Exercise-induced bronchospasm is more common in sports that involve endurance, such as soccer, running, and basketball. Prophylaxis with medications may be necessary.