NAECB NAECB Immunotherapy & Allergen Management 3

Question 1

Which statement about biologic therapy (e.g., omalizumab) for allergic asthma is correct?

Accepted Answer

It targets free IgE to reduce allergic inflammatory cascade

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It replaces all other asthma medications

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It is appropriate for non-IgE-mediated asthma

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It is only available as an oral tablet

Question 2

The total serum IgE level and body weight are used to determine dosing for which biologic?

Accepted Answer

Omalizumab

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Dupilumab

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Mepolizumab

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Benralizumab

Question 3

Pollen calendar knowledge is important for asthma educators because it allows them to:

Accepted Answer

Counsel patients on timing of peak allergen exposure and preemptive medication use

Answer

Schedule immunotherapy injections more frequently in summer

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Determine which patients need spirometry

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Reduce the build-up phase of SCIT

Question 4

A patient on SLIT tablets for dust mite allergy should be instructed to take the tablet:

Accepted Answer

Placed under the tongue and held for 1–2 minutes before swallowing

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Swallowed immediately with water

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Chewed thoroughly before swallowing

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Dissolved in juice and drunk slowly

Question 5

Which statement about pet allergen (cat/dog) avoidance is supported by evidence in sensitized asthma patients?

Accepted Answer

Complete removal of the pet from the home is the most effective intervention

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Air purifiers alone eliminate clinically significant cat allergen

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Washing the pet weekly reduces airborne allergen levels significantly

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Cat allergen dissipates within 24 hours of pet removal

Question 6

Allergen skin prick testing in asthma patients should be performed when:

Accepted Answer

Asthma is well-controlled and the patient is not on antihistamines for 5–7 days

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The patient is actively wheezing at the time of the test

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The patient is taking high-dose oral corticosteroids

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FEV1 is below 50% predicted