Author Question: A patient with asthma has been taking ibuprofen (Advil) twice daily for 2 weeks after an ankle ... (Read 27 times)

hubes95 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient with asthma has been taking ibuprofen (Advil) twice daily for 2 weeks after an ankle injury. The patient calls her health care provider and states she is bothered by shortness of breath and rapid breathing.

What will the patient's health care provider suspect? A) The patient is having an anxiety attack.
B) The patient has a sensitivity to the drug.
C) The patient is experiencing hypoglycemia.
D) The patient is suffering from a myocardial infarction.

Question 2

A college student has a TB test prior to starting the semester. The tuberculin test site is noted with a reddened, raised area. What condition will the student be diagnosed with if the chest radiograph is negative?

A) Transmission
B) Primary infection
C) Latent tuberculosis
D) Active tuberculosis

ricroger · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
In about 25 of patients with asthma, aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can precipitate an asthma attack. The patient is experiencing a hypersensitivity reaction. The patient is not experiencing hypoglycemia or a myocardial infarction.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
People with inactive or latent TB have no symptoms and do not feel sick. The transmission of the infection occurs when an uninfected person inhales infected airborne particles that are exhaled by an infected person. Primary infection occurs 6 to 8 weeks after exposure. The patient has a mild, pneumonia-like illness that often is undiagnosed. Active tuberculosis is a result from reactivation of a latent infection.