Hng 519 Stony Brook University Final Exam Study Guide & Practice Questions 2026/2027

HNG 519 STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026/2027

What are the three most common causes of chronic cough referred to as the pathogenic triad of
chronic cough. (Occurs in immunocompetent non-smoking non-ace inhibitor patients with a
normal chest x-ray.) - Correct answer ✔✔ 1. upper airway, cough syndrome (postnasal, drip
syndrome)

2. Asthma.

3. GERD



Diagnostic test for asthma - Correct answer ✔✔ Spirometry

Pulmonary fx test

Allergy testing

Methacholine / Histamine challenge

Peak flow testing



Difference between NAEPP AND GINA - Correct answer ✔✔ Gina is not a guideline, but the
NAEPP is



Classifications of asthma severity - Correct answer ✔✔ intermittent



Mild persistent



Moderate persistent



Severe persistent

, Intermittent Asthma - Correct answer ✔✔ Symptoms less than 2 times/week and <2 nighttime
symptoms/month



Tx with SABA (ie. exercise induced)



Recommended step 1 NAEPP



mild asthma - Correct answer ✔✔ Symptoms >2x/week, PEF >80% of best



SABA used to control symptoms >2 days/week but not daily



Recommended step 2 of NAEPP



moderate persistent asthma - Correct answer ✔✔ -S/S daily

-Nocturnal s/s > 1x week

-PEF >60% but <80%

-Exacerbations 2x daily

-Exacerbations affect ADLs

-One or two daily medications (med-dose corticosteroid &/or inhaled bronchodilator) SABA to
control symptoms daily



Step 3 NAEPP



Severe presistant asthma - Correct answer ✔✔ Continual symptoms or frequent nighttime
symptoms > 7 times a week



PEF <60 %