COPD Management Summary

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What are the causative factors of COPD according to the text?

  • Herbal remedies
  • Tobacco smoke, pollution, and genetic predisposition (correct)
  • Diet and exercise
  • Viral infections only

Which diagnostic test is specifically mentioned as aiding in the diagnosis of COPD?

  • Pulse oximetry (correct)
  • MRI scan
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Urine analysis

What are the signs and symptoms of COPD progression described in the text?

  • Mild cough and headache
  • Decreased sputum production
  • Limitations in daily activities and severe symptoms (correct)
  • Increased daily activities

What is the primary goal of treatment for COPD according to the text?

<p>Alleviating symptoms and reducing exacerbations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT contribute to the development of COPD as mentioned in the text?

<p>Viral infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symptom indicates disease progression in COPD according to the text?

<p>Increased sputum production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is spirometry, especially FEV1/FVC, mentioned in the text in relation to COPD?

<p>To monitor the response to treatment over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do chronic bronchitis and emphysema contribute to the progression of COPD?

<p>By leading to limitations in daily activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do infections play in the development and exacerbation of COPD?

<p>Infections contribute to COPD development and exacerbations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes COPD from other obstructive airway diseases?

<p>Progressive nature of the disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is spirometry crucial in the management of COPD?

<p>To evaluate response to treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a major role in the exacerbation of COPD according to the text?

<p>Air pollution exposure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of treatment for COPD, as described in the text?

<p>To alleviate symptoms and reduce exacerbations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test for COPD involves measuring the ratio of FEV1 to FVC?

<p>Spirometry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What common symptom of COPD indicates chest pressure and discomfort?

<p>Chest tightness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do tobacco smoke, pollution, and genetic predisposition contribute to COPD development?

<p>By being causative factors in the disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary components of COPD as mentioned in the text?

<p>Chronic bronchitis and emphysema (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test is NOT listed in the text as aiding in the diagnosis of COPD?

<p>CT scan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major contributing factors to COPD development mentioned in the text?

<p>Tobacco smoke exposure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with COPD as described in the text?

<p>Fever and chills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage for SABA in COPD exacerbation, as stated in the text?

<p>6 to 8 puffs every 30 minutes to 2 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In COPD patients already using tiotropium, what is the suggested alternative to Short-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (SAMA) per the text?

<p>SABA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What oxygen saturation range should be targeted when initiating oxygen therapy for COPD exacerbation, as per the text?

<p>88% to 92% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In managing COPD exacerbation, what is the recommended dosing frequency for Short-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (SAMA) according to the text?

<p>6 to 8 puffs with spacer every 3-4 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between Short-Acting Beta-Agonist (SABA) and Long-Acting Beta-Agonist (LABA) in the context of managing COPD exacerbation?

<p>SABA has a shorter duration of action compared to LABA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When initiating oxygen therapy for COPD exacerbation, what pulse oximetry range should be targeted according to the text?

<p>88% to 92% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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