NR 565 FINAL EXAM WEEK 6 2026 SPRING TEST QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
symptoms of intermittant asthma?
symptoms occur 2 times a week or less
nighttime awakenings occur 2 times/ month or less
effect on activity: none
Who is at risk for methylxanthines?
People who consume caffeine which can intensify adverse effects while decreasing
theophylline breakdown.
people who quit smoking- dose will need to be decreased
first line tx for asthma and COPD?
inhaled glucocorticoids
symptoms of mild persistant asthma?
symptoms occur more than 2 days/week but not daily
nighttime awaking 2 nights/month or less
effect on activity: minimal
symptoms of moderate persistent asthma?
, symptoms occur daily
nighttime awakenings: more than once a week but not nightly
effect on activity: some activity limitation
when should oral steroids be prescribed?
Oral glucocorticoids may be required for patients with moderate to severe persistent
asthma or for management of acute exacerbations of asthma or COPD.
When should roflumilast be used in patients with COPD?
In patients with severe, chronic COPD with a primary chronic bronchitis component
`Nicotine toxicity
highly toxic- doses as low as 40 mg can be fatal
two methods for smoking cessation
medications and consoling
Pt education for nicotine gum
do not chew rapidly
do not eat or drink 15 minutes before chewing the gum
SOLUTIONS
symptoms of intermittant asthma?
symptoms occur 2 times a week or less
nighttime awakenings occur 2 times/ month or less
effect on activity: none
Who is at risk for methylxanthines?
People who consume caffeine which can intensify adverse effects while decreasing
theophylline breakdown.
people who quit smoking- dose will need to be decreased
first line tx for asthma and COPD?
inhaled glucocorticoids
symptoms of mild persistant asthma?
symptoms occur more than 2 days/week but not daily
nighttime awaking 2 nights/month or less
effect on activity: minimal
symptoms of moderate persistent asthma?
, symptoms occur daily
nighttime awakenings: more than once a week but not nightly
effect on activity: some activity limitation
when should oral steroids be prescribed?
Oral glucocorticoids may be required for patients with moderate to severe persistent
asthma or for management of acute exacerbations of asthma or COPD.
When should roflumilast be used in patients with COPD?
In patients with severe, chronic COPD with a primary chronic bronchitis component
`Nicotine toxicity
highly toxic- doses as low as 40 mg can be fatal
two methods for smoking cessation
medications and consoling
Pt education for nicotine gum
do not chew rapidly
do not eat or drink 15 minutes before chewing the gum
