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Chronic bronchitis is characterized by the presence of cough and sputum production for at least how many months in each consecutive years?
Chronic bronchitis is characterized by the presence of cough and sputum production for at least how many months in each consecutive years?
False
What effect does occupational exposure to dust and chemicals have on the development of COPD?
What effect does occupational exposure to dust and chemicals have on the development of COPD?
False
What are the two classifications of COPD?
What are the two classifications of COPD?
False
What is the main causal factor for the development of COPD?
What is the main causal factor for the development of COPD?
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What is the characteristic symptom of chronic dyspnea in COPD?
What is the characteristic symptom of chronic dyspnea in COPD?
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What type of infections can produce acute episodes of bronchitis in individuals with COPD?
What type of infections can produce acute episodes of bronchitis in individuals with COPD?
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The deficiency of alpha 1-antitrypsin is a well-documented genetic risk factor for COPD.
The deficiency of alpha 1-antitrypsin is a well-documented genetic risk factor for COPD.
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Weight loss can occur in COPD patients due to dyspnea interfering with eating and energy depletion from the work of breathing.
Weight loss can occur in COPD patients due to dyspnea interfering with eating and energy depletion from the work of breathing.
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Corticosteroids are used in COPD to improve pulmonary function and decrease symptoms.
Corticosteroids are used in COPD to improve pulmonary function and decrease symptoms.
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Oxygen therapy is a part of the medical management of COPD.
Oxygen therapy is a part of the medical management of COPD.
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Spirometry is used to evaluate airway obstruction by checking the vital capacity in COPD.
Spirometry is used to evaluate airway obstruction by checking the vital capacity in COPD.
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Mouth care and secretion management are part of the nursing management for COPD patients.
Mouth care and secretion management are part of the nursing management for COPD patients.
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Bed rest with restricted activity is recommended as part of the nursing management for COPD patients.
Bed rest with restricted activity is recommended as part of the nursing management for COPD patients.
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Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal surgery.
Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal surgery.
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Appendicitis typically occurs between ages 5 and 45 years, but can occur at any age.
Appendicitis typically occurs between ages 5 and 45 years, but can occur at any age.
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Appendicitis likely stems from obstruction of the appendiceal orifice.
Appendicitis likely stems from obstruction of the appendiceal orifice.
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The appendix becomes inflamed and edematous as a result of becoming kinked or occluded by a fecalith.
The appendix becomes inflamed and edematous as a result of becoming kinked or occluded by a fecalith.
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Appendectomy is a common treatment for appendicitis.
Appendectomy is a common treatment for appendicitis.
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