Question 38 (part 2) · LEK · Asthma
In asthma a regular anti-inflammatory therapy, preferably involving the use of inhaled corticosteroids, should be initiated in a patient who:
1) does not use β2-adrenergic receptor agonists;
2) experiences asthmatic symptoms that occur not more often than once a week;
3) wakes up due to asthma at least once a week;
4) states that the symptoms occur at least three times a week;
5) has experienced aggravation over the last 2 years.
The correct answer is:
2) experiences asthmatic symptoms that occur not more often than once a week;
3) wakes up due to asthma at least once a week;
4) states that the symptoms occur at least three times a week;
5) has experienced aggravation over the last 2 years.
The correct answer is:
- A. 3,4,5.
- B. 1,2,3.
- C. 1,5.
- D. only 4.
- E. only 5.
Hint
Regular controller therapy is warranted when symptoms are frequent, disturb sleep or exacerbations have occurred.
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