Theophylline and a short acting bronchodilator
Theophylline and a short acting bronchodilator
Question 70
A 20 year old is diagnosed with mild persistent asthma. What drug combination would be most effective in keeping him symptom-free?
A long-acting bronchodilator
An inhaled corticosteroid and cromolyn
Theophylline and a short acting bronchodilator
A bronchodilator PRN and an inhaled corticosteroid
· Question 71
Acute rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease which can follow infection with:
Group A Streptococcus
Staphlococcus areus
Β-hemolytic Streptococcus
Streptococcus pyogenes
· Question 72
A 60 year old male diabetic patient presents with redness, tenderness, and edema of the left lateral aspect of his face. His left eyelid is grossly edematous. He reports history of a toothache in the past week which “is better.” His temperature is 100°F and pulse is 102 bpm. The most appropriate initial action is to:
Start an oral antibiotic, refer the patient to a dentist immediately, and follow up within 3 days
Order mandibular x-rays and question the patient about physical abuse
Start an oral antibiotic, mouth swishes with an oral anti-infective, and an analgesic
Initiate a parenteral antibiotic and consider hospital admission