Monitoring a Patient with Persistent Asthma Includes

question 9

Multiple Choice

Monitoring a patient with persistent asthma includes:

• A)Monitoring how frequently the patient has an upper respiratory infection (URI) during treatment
• B)Monthly in-office spirometry testing
• C)Determining if the patient has increased use of his or her long-acting beta 2 agonist due to exacerbations
• D)Evaluating the patient every 2 to 3 months to determine if the patient needs to step up or down in their therapy

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Definitions:

Regulatory Effects

The outcomes or actions resulting from the application of regulations or controls, often in a biological or systemic context.

Endocrine Glands

Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, influencing various bodily functions.

Fasting Blood Sugar

The level of glucose in the bloodstream after abstaining from eating or drinking anything other than water for at least 8 hours.

Correct Abbreviation

A term that refers to the appropriate or standardized short form of a word or phrase used to ensure clear and consistent communication.