Unit 3 CMN 568 McPhee Ch. 9 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER What is the test and perimeter used to determine if you are dealing with asthma or COPD? - answer>>>Significant reversibility of airflow obstruction is defined by an increase of 12% and 200 mL in FEV1 or 15% and 200 mL in FVC after inhaling a short-acting bronchodilator. What is another test used to r/o asthma or COPD? - answer>>>Bronchial provocation testing with inhaled histamine or methacholine When is ordering a CXR indicated for asthma cases? - answer>>>pneumothorax, pneuomonia suspected What conditions impair asthma management? - answer>>>rhinosinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea, should be identified and treated. What are the primary reasons for reliever or rescue meds? - answer>>>direct relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, thereby promoting prompt reversal of acute airflow obstruction to relieve accompanying symptoms, What are the primary reasons for long acting (controller) meds? - answer>>>attenuate airway inflammation and that are taken daily independent of symptoms to achieve and maintain control of persistent asthma. What are the preferred meds for asthma in pregnancy? - answer>>>Albuterol is the preferred SABA. ICS is the preferred long-term control medication (Budesonide is preferred because more data are available