#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of asthma?
Fever
Persistent cough
Joint pain
Blurred vision
#2
What is the primary goal of asthma management?
To completely cure asthma
To minimize symptoms and maintain normal lung function
To prevent all asthma attacks
To reduce the need for emergency care
#3
Which age group is most commonly affected by asthma?
Children under 5 years old
Teenagers
Young adults
Elderly individuals
#4
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of asthma?
Chest tightness
Shortness of breath
Wheezing during exhalation
Low-grade fever
#5
What is the recommended position for a person experiencing an asthma attack?
Lying flat on their back
Sitting upright
Standing with arms raised
Lying on their stomach
#6
Which medication is commonly used as a rescue inhaler during an asthma attack?
Steroid inhaler
Antibiotic inhaler
Bronchodilator inhaler
Antihistamine inhaler
#7
What is a peak flow meter used for in asthma management?
To measure the strength of an asthma attack
To monitor lung function
To measure oxygen saturation in the blood
To diagnose asthma
#8
What is a common long-term controller medication for asthma?
Epinephrine
Montelukast
Ipratropium
Albuterol
#9
What is the first step in responding to an asthma attack?
Administering a rescue inhaler
Calling emergency services
Assessing the severity of the attack
Moving the person to fresh air
#10
What is a characteristic feature of exercise-induced asthma?
Symptoms occur only at night
Symptoms worsen during physical activity
Symptoms are relieved by exercise
Symptoms are not affected by exercise
#11
What is the purpose of a spacer device when using an inhaler?
To increase the volume of medication delivered to the lungs
To reduce the effectiveness of the medication
To make the inhaler more difficult to use
To slow down the speed of medication delivery
#12
Which of the following is a potential trigger for an asthma attack?
Regular physical activity
Cold and dry air
Taking deep breaths
Maintaining a clean environment
#13
What is the action of a corticosteroid inhaler in asthma management?
To relieve acute symptoms during an attack
To relax the airway muscles
To reduce airway inflammation
To dilate the bronchioles
#14
What is the primary mechanism of action of leukotriene modifiers in asthma management?
Increasing airway inflammation
Blocking the release of histamine
Stimulating bronchodilation
Inhibiting the action of leukotrienes
#15
What is the significance of a sputum eosinophil count in asthma management?
It indicates the presence of bacterial infection
It helps assess the severity of airway inflammation
It measures lung function
It evaluates response to bronchodilator therapy
#16
What is the role of immunotherapy in asthma management?
To relieve acute symptoms
To prevent symptoms by desensitizing the immune system to allergens
To dilate the airways
To reduce inflammation
#17
What is the primary mechanism of action of mast cell stabilizers in asthma management?
Relaxing the airway muscles
Reducing mucus production
Preventing the release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells
Dilating the bronchioles