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Question 1

According to Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines for children aged 6–11 years, what is the recommended Track 1 preferred controller therapy for mild persistent asthma?

Low-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) taken whenever a short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) is taken, or daily low-dose ICS Short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) monotherapy as needed Oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) monotherapy as needed for symptoms Long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) monotherapy taken twice daily

Correct Answer:

Low-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) taken whenever a short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) is taken, or daily low-dose ICS

Question 2

A 7-year-old child presents to the emergency department in acute mild-to-moderate asthma exacerbation. What is the initial pharmacological treatment of choice?

Intravenous aminophylline infusion Inhaled short-acting beta2-agonist (salbutamol) via pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) with a spacer Oral montelukast single dose Inhaled long-acting anticholinergic (tiotropium)

Correct Answer:

Inhaled short-acting beta2-agonist (salbutamol) via pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) with a spacer

Question 3

A 2-year-old boy presents with recurrent wheezing occurring exclusively during upper respiratory tract viral infections, with complete absence of symptoms between episodes. What is the most accurate classification for this wheezing phenotype?

Multiple-trigger wheeze Eosinophilic allergic asthma Viral-induced episodic wheeze Cystic fibrosis airway disease

Correct Answer:

Viral-induced episodic wheeze

Question 4

Which drug delivery interface is recommended for the administration of inhaled medications in a 3-year-old child with asthma?

Dry powder inhaler (DPI) without spacer Pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) directly inserted into the mouth without spacer Standard jet nebulizer without face mask Pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) with a valved holding chamber (spacer) and face mask

Correct Answer:

Pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) with a valved holding chamber (spacer) and face mask

Question 5

What is the standard recommended dose and duration of oral prednisolone for an acute asthma exacerbation requiring systemic corticosteroids in a 6-year-old child?

1–2 mg/kg/day (maximum 40 mg) for 3–5 days 0.1 mg/kg/day for 14 days with gradual tapering 5 mg/kg single dose given intravenously 10 mg/kg/day for 7 days followed by alternate-day dosing

Correct Answer:

1–2 mg/kg/day (maximum 40 mg) for 3–5 days

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