Cystic fibrosis: management and monitoring of respiratory manifestations 

Which of the following statements regarding cystic fibrosis is incorrect:

Cystic fibrosis is the result of CFTR protein absence and/or dysfunction. CFTR is found in many organs in the body. Which of the following is not a manifestation of cystic fibrosis:

CFTR modulators have radically changed the management of cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statement regarding CFTR modulators is false:

CFTR modulators have been shown to reduce mucus viscosity. Which of the following is not a side effect of CFTR modulators?

Owing to the characteristic viscous mucus found in the lungs, respiratory infection is more common. Which of the following is not a common pathogen found in people with cystic fibrosis?

Respiratory infection is more common in cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following statements regarding respiratory infection in CF is false:

Long-term oral antibiotics are commonly prescribed in cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statement regarding long-term oral antibiotics is incorrect:

Nebulised antibiotics are used to treat respiratory infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Which of the following statements about eradicating Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections is incorrect:

Nebulised and inhaled antibiotics are used in the treatment of chronic respiratory infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Which of the following statements regarding nebulised and inhaled antibiotics for the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is incorrect:

If all Pseudomonas aeruginosa eradication attempts fail, then the patient is classed as being chronically infected. Which antibiotic is licensed for continuous use for chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?

Combined antimicrobial resistant mechanisms mean that over time, chronic infections in cystic fibrosis can become harder to treat with conventional treatments. Which of the following combination therapies would be considered for use in this instance?

Pulmonary exacerbations are the primary cause of hospital admissions for those with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statement about pulmonary exacerbations is incorrect:

Antimicrobials are used to treat pulmonary exacerbations. Which of the following statements about the use of antimicrobials in pulmonary exacerbations of cystic fibrosis is false:

Chest clearance is fundamental part of the treatment of cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements about chest clearance is incorrect:

Pulmonary function of people with cystic fibrosis should be monitored at each clinic visit. Which of the following statements about respiratory secretion samples is incorrect?