The quiz on Asthma will help you in preparing for Exam. These Asthma Quiz questions are very important as these are asked in previous exams. Here we have included questions asked from previous years. Which will help you to understand Asthma.

Quiz on Asthma:

1. What is asthma?
a) A bacterial infection
b) An autoimmune disease
c) A chronic respiratory condition
d) A type of cancer
Answer: c) A chronic respiratory condition

2. What are the common symptoms of asthma?
a) Coughing and wheezing
b) Fever and sore throat
c) Joint pain and muscle stiffness
d) Headache and dizziness
Answer: a) Coughing and wheezing

3. What triggers asthma symptoms?
a) Exposure to allergens
b) Consuming spicy foods
c) Lack of exercise
d) Emotional stress
Answer: a) Exposure to allergens

4. How is asthma diagnosed?
a) Blood test
b) Chest X-ray
c) Lung function tests
d) Urine analysis
Answer: c) Lung function tests

5. What is the primary treatment for asthma?
a) Antibiotics
b) Pain relievers
c) Inhalers and medications
d) Surgery
Answer: c) Inhalers and medications

6. What is an asthma trigger that commonly affects children?
a) Pollen
b) Tobacco smoke
c) Perfume
d) Dust mites
Answer: d) Dust mites

7. Can asthma be cured?
a) Yes, with surgery
b) Yes, with a specific diet
c) No, but it can be effectively managed
d) No, it is a lifelong condition
Answer: c) No, but it can be effectively managed

8. What is an asthma action plan?
a) A guide for emergencies
b) A list of triggers to avoid
c) A schedule for daily medication use
d) A diet plan for asthma control
Answer: a) A guide for emergencies

9. How can asthma be prevented?
a) Avoiding smoking and secondhand smoke
b) Regular physical exercise
c) Eating a balanced diet
d) Avoiding outdoor activities
Answer: a) Avoiding smoking and secondhand smoke

10. Can asthma be outgrown?
a) Yes, most children outgrow asthma
b) No, asthma persists throughout life
c) Only if treated with surgery
d) Only if diagnosed in adulthood
Answer: a) Yes, most children outgrow asthma

12. Which of the following substances can cause bronchial asthma attacks
a) Cyclic adenosine monophosphate
b) Cyclic guanosine monophosphate
c) Mediator of β-receptor stimulation in the lung
d) Prostaglandin E2
Answer: b) Cyclic guanosine monophosphate

13. Regarding the clinical manifestations of bronchial asthma attacks, which of the following is incorrect
a) Forced to sit upright
b) Severe expiratory dyspnea
c) Respiratory dynamics increase, inspiratory position
d) Decreased voice tremor
Answer: c) Respiratory dynamics increase, inspiratory position

13. Asthma is a disease of
a) Pharynx
b) Trachea and its branches
c) Lungs
d) Blood capillaries
Answer: b) Trachea and its branches

14. Asthma is a respiratory disease caused due to
a) infection of the trachea
b) infection of the lungs
c) bleeding into the pleura cavity
d) spasm in bronchial muscles
Answer: d) spasm in bronchial muscles

15. Which is FALSE regarding CPAP in acute asthma?
a) it decreases the work of breathing
b) it causes bronchodilation and decreases airway resistance
c) It improves gas exchange if used alone in severe asthma
d) It may be an effective alternative to ETT when maximal pharmacotherapy is used
Answer: a) it improves gas exchange if used alone in severe asthma

16. Which one of the following is a common symptom of chronic asthma?
a) Cyanosis
b) Wheezing
c) Edema
d) Hypoxemia
Answer: b) Wheezing

17. Which drug/intervention is of no proven benefit in the management of acute severe asthma in adults?
a) steroids
b) magnesium
c) steroids
d) Aminophylline
Answer: d) Aminophylline

This Quiz on Asthma provides a basic understanding of asthma and its management. It’s important to consult a healthcare professional for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans for asthma.