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Metfan725

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A nurse is admitting an infant with asthma. The nurse understands that asthma in infants is usually triggered by:
 
  a. medications.
  b. a viral infection.
  c. exposure to cold air.
  d. allergy to dust or dust mites.

Question 2

Which consideration is the most important in managing tuberculosis (TB) in children?
 
  a. Skin testing annually
  b. Pharmacotherapy
  c. Adequate nutrition
  d. Adequate hydration


bpool94

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Viral illnesses cause inflammation that causes increased airway reactivity in asthma. Medications such as aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and antibiotics may aggravate asthma, but not frequently in infants. Exposure to cold air may exacerbate already existing asthma. Allergy is associated with asthma, but 20 to 40 of children with asthma have no evidence of allergic disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Drug therapy for TB includes isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide daily for 2 months and two or three times a week for the remaining 4 months. Pharmacotherapy is the most important intervention for TB.


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