Which of the following therapies is considered controversial in ...

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Which of the following therapies is considered controversial in the management of the infant with severe bronchiolitis?
 
  a. Hydration
  b. Oxygen
  c. Bronchodilator therapy
  d. CPAP

Question 2

Which of the following statements are true about croup? 1. Caused by viral organism 2. Most common form of airway obstruction in children aged 6 months to 6 years 3. Causes subglottic swelling and obstruction 4. Most often caused by parainfluenza virus
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2, 3, and 4 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Because bronchiolitis and childhood asthma have similar symptoms, a trial course of bronchodi-lator therapy with a beta agonist may be useful if airway obstruction is relieved after administra-tion. This practice is controversial, and practitioners should assess the efficacy of all bronchodi-lator therapy before continuing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Croup is a viral disorder of the upper airway that normally results in subglottic swelling and ob-struction. Termed laryngotracheobronc hitis, viral croup is usually caused by the parainfluenza vi-rus and is the most common form of airway obstruction in children between 6 months and 6 years of age.