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Which of the following is a possible consequence of sleep apnea? a. Asthma b. Increased WBC c. Insulin resistance d. Hyperactivity -----ANSWER-------insulin resistance An asthmatic comes to you for follow up. In assessing asthma control, they admit they use albuterol once a week for wheezing, SOB or cough. They have been seen in ER twice in the last 12 months for their asthma symptoms. They are coughing at night at least 3 times a month. They are diagnosed with intermittent asthma and only prescribed albuterol. What additional treatment do you think would be appropriate? A. Theophylline B. Medium dose inhaled corticosteroid C. Low dose inhaled corticosteroid -----ANSWER-------Low dose inhaled corticosteroid What is the desired therapeutic action of inhaled corticosteroids when used in treating COPD? A. Reduction of airway inflammation B. Reversal of fixed airway obstruction C. Mucolytic activity -----ANSWER-------Reduction of airway inflammation You are assessing Sigred for metabolic syndrome. Which of her parameters is indicative of this syndrome? a. Her waist is 36 inches. b. Her triglyceride level is 140 mg/dL. c. Her blood pressure (BP) is 128/84. d. Her fasting blood sugar (BS) is 108 mg/dL. -----ANSWER-------Her waist is 36 inches.