Question

1 multiple choice 5 points irregular crackling or bubbling sounds during inspiration are called: wheezes. rales. stridor. rhonchi. 2 multiple choice 5 points the patient states she has asthma. what type of medications would the health care provider anticipate the patient is taking? antitussives bronchodilators decongestants expectorants

Explanation:

1. Wheezes are high - pitched musical sounds, usually during expiration. Stridor is a high - pitched, harsh sound, often due to upper airway obstruction. Rhonchi are low - pitched, continuous sounds, like a snore. Rales (also called crackles) are irregular cracking or bubbling sounds during inspiration.
2. Antitussives are for cough suppression. Decongestants reduce nasal congestion. Expectorants thin mucus. Bronchodilators relax bronchial smooth muscle, which is key in asthma treatment as asthma involves bronchoconstriction.

Answer:

1. B. rales
2. B. Bronchodilators