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1. Which factors favor a good response to inhaled corticosteroids?

 A. Good bronchodilator response
 B. Elevated exhaled nitric oxide
 C. High sputum eosinophil count
 D. A and C only
 E. All of the above


2. Patients with a duration of asthma for less than 10 years respond better to inhaled corticosteroids compared to patients who start inhaled corticosteroids after 10 years of asthma.

 A. True
 B. False


3. Patients on >1000 mcg/day of inhaled corticosteroid should:

 A. Use supplemental calcium
 B. Have bone density exam
 C. Be checked for cataracts yearly
 D. A and C only
 E. All of the above


4. Which inhaled corticosteroid(s) has FDA Category B for pregnancy?

 A. Budesonide
 B. Fluticasone
 C. Beclomethasone
 D. A and C only
 E. All of the above


5. Which factors determine particle velocity in aerosol therapy?

 A. The speed at which the particle is generated
 B. The inspiratory flow rate of the patient
 C. Both
 D. Neither
 E. null


6. Holding a nebulizer close to the baby’s face without a mask has also been shown to reduce delivery by 50-85%.

 A. True
 B. False