NURS5461 final exam– Adult Gerontology
Management Across the Continuum of
Care (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100%
Verified Questions & Answers {Grade A} -
UTA
When should you measure lung function after asthma diagnosis - correct answer 3-6
months after starting treatment
What is the most common controller for asthma? - correct answer AN ICS
Anticholinergics such as tiotropium can help do what? - correct answer
Bronchodilation by reducing parasympathetic nerve reflexes that cause a reduced
airway. MUSCARINIC receptor binding and inhibits acetylcholine
,What is a good add on medication for Stage 5 asthmatics with severe allergic asthma?
- correct answer anti-ige (omalizumab)
What is a good add on medication for stage 5 asthmatics with eosinophilic asthma -
correct answer anti-IL5 (mepolizumab (SC) or reslizumab (IV)
How often should you review your asthma? - correct answer 1-3 months after
treatment started, then every 3-12 months
During pregnancy, every 4-6 weeks
After an exacerbation, within 1 week
What are two med classes to be cautious with for those with asthma? - correct answer
NSAIDS (bronchospasm)- due to leukotrienes
BETA BLOCKERS- asthma exacerbation
, What is COPD - correct answer a common, preventable and treatable disease that is
characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation that is due to
airway and/or alveolar abnormalities usually caused by significant exposure to
noxious particles or gases.
What are some prevalent factors about COPD? - correct answer ►Prevalence of COPD
was higher in smokers and ex-smokers compared to non-smokers
►Higher in ≥ 40 year group compared to those < 40
►Higher in men than women
What is a key diagnostic for COPD? - correct answer Spirometry is required to make
the diagnosis; the presence of a post- bronchodilator FEV1/FVC < 0.70 confirms the
presence of persistent airflow limitation.
Management Across the Continuum of
Care (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100%
Verified Questions & Answers {Grade A} -
UTA
When should you measure lung function after asthma diagnosis - correct answer 3-6
months after starting treatment
What is the most common controller for asthma? - correct answer AN ICS
Anticholinergics such as tiotropium can help do what? - correct answer
Bronchodilation by reducing parasympathetic nerve reflexes that cause a reduced
airway. MUSCARINIC receptor binding and inhibits acetylcholine
,What is a good add on medication for Stage 5 asthmatics with severe allergic asthma?
- correct answer anti-ige (omalizumab)
What is a good add on medication for stage 5 asthmatics with eosinophilic asthma -
correct answer anti-IL5 (mepolizumab (SC) or reslizumab (IV)
How often should you review your asthma? - correct answer 1-3 months after
treatment started, then every 3-12 months
During pregnancy, every 4-6 weeks
After an exacerbation, within 1 week
What are two med classes to be cautious with for those with asthma? - correct answer
NSAIDS (bronchospasm)- due to leukotrienes
BETA BLOCKERS- asthma exacerbation
, What is COPD - correct answer a common, preventable and treatable disease that is
characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation that is due to
airway and/or alveolar abnormalities usually caused by significant exposure to
noxious particles or gases.
What are some prevalent factors about COPD? - correct answer ►Prevalence of COPD
was higher in smokers and ex-smokers compared to non-smokers
►Higher in ≥ 40 year group compared to those < 40
►Higher in men than women
What is a key diagnostic for COPD? - correct answer Spirometry is required to make
the diagnosis; the presence of a post- bronchodilator FEV1/FVC < 0.70 confirms the
presence of persistent airflow limitation.
