A 7-year-old boy is brought to clinic for routine care. His parents smoke inside the home. He has asthma with frequent exacerbations. As his family do...

Question

A 7-year-old boy is brought to clinic for routine care. His parents smoke inside the home. He has asthma with frequent exacerbations. As his family doctor, which action best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role and aligns with asthma guidance?

Accepted Answer

Address second-hand smoke exposure with the family, provide cessation support to the parents, and advocate for a smoke-free home

Answer

Prescribe higher doses of inhaled steroids only

Answer

Advise the child to avoid his parents when they smoke, without discussing with them

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Do nothing about smoking as it is a personal choice

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Suggest the child live with other relatives and avoid the issue

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Asthma and environmental tobacco smoke

A 7-year-old boy is brought to clinic for routine care. His parents smoke inside the home. He has asthma with frequent exacerbations. As his family doctor, which action best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role and aligns with asthma guidance?