Question 1
An 8-year-old with persistent asthma is on low-dose ICS (step 2) but has symptoms >2 days/week and nighttime awakenings 3-4 times/month. Per NAEPP 2020 focused update, what is the preferred step-up therapy?
Correct Answer:
Low-dose ICS-formoterol used as both daily controller and reliever (SMART)
Question 2
A 14-year-old with severe eosinophilic asthma (blood eosinophils 450/µL, FeNO 60 ppb) on high-dose ICS-LABA continues to have frequent exacerbations. Which biologic targets IL-5 and is approved for children ≥6 years?
Correct Answer:
Mepolizumab
Question 3
The FDA issued a black-box warning in 2020 for montelukast regarding which adverse effect?
Correct Answer:
Neuropsychiatric events (depression, suicidal ideation, behavioral changes)
Question 4
A 7-year-old presents to the ED with a severe asthma exacerbation. After three back-to-back albuterol nebulizations and oral dexamethasone, she remains in moderate distress with SpO2 90%. What is the next appropriate pharmacologic step?
Correct Answer:
IV magnesium sulfate 25-50 mg/kg
Question 5
Which feature distinguishes vocal cord dysfunction (VCD / inducible laryngeal obstruction) from asthma?
Correct Answer:
Inspiratory stridor with flattened inspiratory loop on flow-volume curve
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