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ACCURATE 2025
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Oral decongestants should be discouraged in patients with
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A. migraines
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B. allergic rhinitis
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C. cardiovascular disease
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D. chronic bronchitis - ANSWERC. Cardiovascular disease
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A 19 year old asthmatic is admitted to the ED in severe bronchospasm. The
NP should order:
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A. nebulized beta 2 agonist
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B. a salmeterol type inhaled agonist
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C. an oral beta 2 agonist
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D. an inhaled corticosteroid - ANSWERA. nebulized beta 2 agonist
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Regarding the use of long acting beta 2 agonists (LABAs), which of the
following is NOT true?
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A. LABAs enhance the anti inflammatory actions of corticosteroids
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B. Use of LABAs is associated with small increase in risk of asthma death
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C. LABA use reduces the risk of asthma exacerbations
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D. LABAs can be used as monotherapy to relieve bronchospasms in asthma -
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D. LABAs can be used as monotherapy to relieve bronchospasms in asthma
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The antitussive dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex by:
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A. Direct action on the cough center
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