Author Question: Which of the following factors are associated with intrinsic asthma? 1. Emotional stress 2. ... (Read 34 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following factors are associated with intrinsic asthma?

1. Emotional stress
2. Cockroach allergen
3. GERD
4. Dust mites
a. 2, 4
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

The respiratory therapist is monitoring a patient in the medical ICU and notes multiple premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) on the cardiac monitor.

The respiratory therapist elects to review the patient's medication administration record (MAR) for medications the patient is receiving to rule out medication toxicity as a cause of the PVCs. Which of the following medications should the therapist evaluate as a possibility of inducing PVCs?
a. Theophylline
b. Beta blockers
c. Vitamin D
d. Acetaminophen

carojassy25 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Emotional stress and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are associated with intrinsic asthma.

Answer to Question 2

A
PVCs may be a sign of theophylline or alpha-stimulate or beta-agonist toxicity. Beta blockers may lead to sinus bradycardia. Vitamin D and acetaminophen would not cause PVCs.