According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guidelines, When

question 2

Multiple Choice

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines, when classifying asthma severity a component of severity known as "risk" needs to be considered. "Risk" refers to which of the following?

• A) Number of asthma exacerbations requiring oral corticosteroids within a certain period of time
• B) Family history of asthma, allergic rhinitis, or atopic dermatitis
• C) Child's exposure to environmental triggers such as tobacco smoke, air pollution, or toxins
• D) Past health history of prematurity, gastroesophageal reflux, or wheezing in the first year of life

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A federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans.

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