When the Nurse Is Asked What Causes Asthma,how Should the Nurse

question 2

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is asked what causes asthma,how should the nurse respond? Asthma is thought to be caused by:

• A) An autosomal recessive trait
• B) Autoimmunity
• C) Excessive use of antibiotics as a young child
• D) Interactions between genetic and environmental factors

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Definitions:

Medication Dependence

A condition in which an individual requires a medication to function normally and experiences physical or psychological effects from withdrawal.

Health Care Providers

Professionals who offer services aimed at maintaining or improving individuals' health.

Anaphylactic Reaction

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur rapidly and affect multiple body systems.

Antibiotic Therapy

The use of antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, involving the selection of appropriate drugs and determination of the duration and dosage of treatment.