It Is Now Recommended That Children with Asthma Who Are

question 14

Multiple Choice

It is now recommended that children with asthma who are taking long-term inhaled steroids should be assessed frequently because which disease or assessment findings may develop?

• A) Cough
• B) Osteoporosis
• C) Slowed growth
• D) Cushing syndrome

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Definitions:

Excitatory Response

A reaction in neural tissue that increases the likelihood of a neuron firing an action potential, typically facilitated by neurotransmitters.

Voltage Shift

A change in the electrical potential difference between two points, which can affect the flow of electricity in a circuit.

Excitatory Effect

A response in which a neurotransmitter increases the likelihood that a neuron will fire an action potential.

Receiving Neuron

A neuron that receives signals from other neurons through its dendrites.