ASTHMA EDUCATOR EXAM NAECB UPDATED 2024
What are the 4 main components of asthma? - Answers -severity
control
impairment
risk
(Sneeze, Cough, Itch, Respiratory)
Adults are more likely to have this asthma symptom? - Answers -tripoding
Substances that do not trigger a true IgE reaction, but can cause similar symptoms are
called? - Answers -irritants
A true IgE reaction is caused by an allergen, and triggers the release of this? - Answers
-histamine from mast cells
Irritants include the following? - Answers -paint fumes
perfume
air freshners
smoke
chemical exposure
cockroach droppings
Most common allergens include the following? - Answers -tree pollen
flowers
ragweed
animal dander
dustmites
mold
Reactions to this can cause a runny/ itchy nose, bronchospasm, postnasal drip, and
nasal congestion - Answers -allergens
NSAIDS like this can affect asthma severity? - Answers -aspirin, naproxen sodium, and
ibuprofen
All forms of this should be avoided by asthmatics as they are inhaled irritants? -
Answers -smoke
An allergy trigger, Sulfates can be found in what foods? - Answers -dried fruits
cured meats, alcoholic beverages, shellfish, pickled foods
Pts with asthma tend to have low levels of this vitamin? - Answers -D
What are the 4 main components of asthma? - Answers -severity
control
impairment
risk
(Sneeze, Cough, Itch, Respiratory)
Adults are more likely to have this asthma symptom? - Answers -tripoding
Substances that do not trigger a true IgE reaction, but can cause similar symptoms are
called? - Answers -irritants
A true IgE reaction is caused by an allergen, and triggers the release of this? - Answers
-histamine from mast cells
Irritants include the following? - Answers -paint fumes
perfume
air freshners
smoke
chemical exposure
cockroach droppings
Most common allergens include the following? - Answers -tree pollen
flowers
ragweed
animal dander
dustmites
mold
Reactions to this can cause a runny/ itchy nose, bronchospasm, postnasal drip, and
nasal congestion - Answers -allergens
NSAIDS like this can affect asthma severity? - Answers -aspirin, naproxen sodium, and
ibuprofen
All forms of this should be avoided by asthmatics as they are inhaled irritants? -
Answers -smoke
An allergy trigger, Sulfates can be found in what foods? - Answers -dried fruits
cured meats, alcoholic beverages, shellfish, pickled foods
Pts with asthma tend to have low levels of this vitamin? - Answers -D
