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What is a characteristic feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
What is a characteristic feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
- Increased lung compliance
- Progressive airflow limitation (correct)
- Short-term cough and sputum
- Completely reversible airflow limitation
What is a common consequence of chronic bronchitis?
What is a common consequence of chronic bronchitis?
- Reducing ciliary function (correct)
- Increased lung elasticity
- Widening of bronchial airways
- Decreased susceptibility to respiratory infections
What pathology is associated with emphysema?
What pathology is associated with emphysema?
- Destruction of alveolar walls (correct)
- Thickening of airway walls
- Scarring of the pulmonary vasculature
- Inflammation of bronchial airways
What is the primary cause of airflow limitation in COPD?
What is the primary cause of airflow limitation in COPD?
What symptom persists for at least three months in two consecutive years to classify chronic bronchitis?
What symptom persists for at least three months in two consecutive years to classify chronic bronchitis?
How does chronic inflammation in COPD affect lung compliance?
How does chronic inflammation in COPD affect lung compliance?
What abnormal change occurs in pulmonary vasculature due to COPD?
What abnormal change occurs in pulmonary vasculature due to COPD?
What leads to hypoxemia in patients with emphysema?
What leads to hypoxemia in patients with emphysema?
What can result from even brief interruptions of continuous infusion for patients with pulmonary hypertension?
What can result from even brief interruptions of continuous infusion for patients with pulmonary hypertension?
Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for assessing blood flow in the lungs?
Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for assessing blood flow in the lungs?
Which classification describes a condition where patients experience undue dyspnea, fatigue, or chest pain during less than ordinary physical activity?
Which classification describes a condition where patients experience undue dyspnea, fatigue, or chest pain during less than ordinary physical activity?
What is a common physical assessment finding associated with right heart failure?
What is a common physical assessment finding associated with right heart failure?
What is the inheritance pattern of cystic fibrosis?
What is the inheritance pattern of cystic fibrosis?
What is a key factor that increases the risk of respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis patients?
What is a key factor that increases the risk of respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis patients?
Which medication acts as an endothelin receptor antagonist?
Which medication acts as an endothelin receptor antagonist?
What is the average time for a correct diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension due to non-specific symptoms?
What is the average time for a correct diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension due to non-specific symptoms?
What innovative approach is being developed as a treatment for cystic fibrosis?
What innovative approach is being developed as a treatment for cystic fibrosis?
What is the expected life expectancy for individuals with cystic fibrosis?
What is the expected life expectancy for individuals with cystic fibrosis?
What type of diagnostic test is necessary to begin treatment for pulmonary hypertension?
What type of diagnostic test is necessary to begin treatment for pulmonary hypertension?
Which symptom is most commonly associated with chronic bronchitis in COPD patients?
Which symptom is most commonly associated with chronic bronchitis in COPD patients?
Which symptom is not typically present at rest in Class III pulmonary hypertension?
Which symptom is not typically present at rest in Class III pulmonary hypertension?
Which manifestation is commonly associated with pulmonary hypertension?
Which manifestation is commonly associated with pulmonary hypertension?
In a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), high levels of carbon dioxide in arterial blood gases indicate what potential condition?
In a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), high levels of carbon dioxide in arterial blood gases indicate what potential condition?
Which pulmonary function finding would not be associated with lung hyperinflation on a CXR?
Which pulmonary function finding would not be associated with lung hyperinflation on a CXR?
What is the principal characteristic of bronchiectasis?
What is the principal characteristic of bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of bronchiectasis?
What symptom is typically associated with asthma?
What symptom is typically associated with asthma?
According to the classification of pulmonary hypertension, Class I indicates what level of physical activity limitation?
According to the classification of pulmonary hypertension, Class I indicates what level of physical activity limitation?
What is a hallmark diagnostic tool for asthma?
What is a hallmark diagnostic tool for asthma?
Which of the following is a component of the nursing management for asthma?
Which of the following is a component of the nursing management for asthma?
What type of therapy is typically first-line for asthma management?
What type of therapy is typically first-line for asthma management?
Which parameter is essential to monitor for determining treatment effectiveness in asthma?
Which parameter is essential to monitor for determining treatment effectiveness in asthma?
Which of the following best defines pulmonary hypertension?
Which of the following best defines pulmonary hypertension?
What is a key feature of asthma inflammation?
What is a key feature of asthma inflammation?
What indicates a patient is in potential respiratory failure from asthma?
What indicates a patient is in potential respiratory failure from asthma?
When should ABG analysis be performed for asthma patients?
When should ABG analysis be performed for asthma patients?
What is commonly used to manage chronic symptoms in asthma?
What is commonly used to manage chronic symptoms in asthma?
Which of the following requires ongoing monitoring to prevent exacerbations in asthma patients?
Which of the following requires ongoing monitoring to prevent exacerbations in asthma patients?
