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What is the most common cause of COPD?
What is the most common cause of COPD?
- Chronic inflammation of the bronchi
- Cigarette smoking (correct)
- Hyperinflation of the lung bronchioles
- Increased levels of proteases due to genetic factors
Which enzyme is increased due to cigarette smoking and contributes to the breakdown of elastin in alveoli and small airways?
Which enzyme is increased due to cigarette smoking and contributes to the breakdown of elastin in alveoli and small airways?
- Proteases (correct)
- Kinase
- Elastase
- Antitrypsin
How does chronic bronchitis contribute to the course of COPD?
How does chronic bronchitis contribute to the course of COPD?
- By destroying alveoli and small airways
- By causing hyperinflation of the lung bronchioles
- By reducing lung elasticity
- By increasing mucous production and obstruction of airways (correct)
Which genetic/environmental factor is associated with an underrecognized risk for COPD due to its role in preventing increased levels of proteases?
Which genetic/environmental factor is associated with an underrecognized risk for COPD due to its role in preventing increased levels of proteases?
What is the main consequence of air trapping in the lungs in COPD?
What is the main consequence of air trapping in the lungs in COPD?
What is the primary reason for the ‘air hunger’ experienced by COPD patients?
What is the primary reason for the ‘air hunger’ experienced by COPD patients?
What is the risk of developing COPD in a person who inherits 1 faulty gene and smokes?
What is the risk of developing COPD in a person who inherits 1 faulty gene and smokes?
What lab test may be used to rule out infections in a patient with suspected COPD?
What lab test may be used to rule out infections in a patient with suspected COPD?
What is a compensatory mechanism for hypoxemia seen in COPD patients?
What is a compensatory mechanism for hypoxemia seen in COPD patients?
What imaging test may show hyperinflation and a flattened diaphragm in a patient with COPD?
What imaging test may show hyperinflation and a flattened diaphragm in a patient with COPD?
Which medication class is NOT commonly used in the treatment of COPD?
Which medication class is NOT commonly used in the treatment of COPD?
What is the recommended oxygen therapy range for hypoxic COPD patients?
What is the recommended oxygen therapy range for hypoxic COPD patients?
How should the patient be positioned to aid effective coughing in COPD?
How should the patient be positioned to aid effective coughing in COPD?
What is a goal for a patient with COPD in terms of maintaining gas exchange?
What is a goal for a patient with COPD in terms of maintaining gas exchange?
What complication may lead to hospitalizations in patients with COPD?
What complication may lead to hospitalizations in patients with COPD?
What should be monitored in a patient with COPD to assess drug therapy effectiveness?
What should be monitored in a patient with COPD to assess drug therapy effectiveness?
Which dietary recommendation is appropriate for a patient with COPD?
Which dietary recommendation is appropriate for a patient with COPD?
What is the primary complication responsible for ineffective management of hypoxia in patients with COPD?
What is the primary complication responsible for ineffective management of hypoxia in patients with COPD?
