PATHO 370 Week 4 Quiz
Which statement is true regarding asthma?(Ans- It is characterized by airway inflammation.
What describes an asthma that is common in children and adolescents, with bronchospasm occurring within 3 minutes of physical exertion?(Ans- Exercise-induced
Which is a characteristic of intrinsic (non-allergic) asthma?(Ans- Attacks are often severe.
The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is (Ans- smoking
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?(Ans- Increased eosinophils
Destruction of bronchial walls from dilation of airway sacs is a result of (Ans- bronchiectasis
COPD type A is referred to as (Ans- emphysema
Which statement regarding bronchiectasis is true?(Ans- It is common in cystic fibrosis
Which statement is true regarding cystic fibrosis?(Ans- It is the most common genetic disease in the United States.
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis?(Ans- Mucous plugs
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In extrinsic asthma the immune system responds to the presence of allergens by causing (Ans- bronchoconstriction
What physiologic abnormality is characteristic of emphysema?(Ans- Trapping of air in the distal air sacs
Which are major obstructive airway diseases? (Select all that apply.)
Asthma Bronchitis Pneumonia Emphysema Bronchiectasis (Ans- Asthma Bronchitis Emphysema Bronchiectasis
Which medication may be required for status asthmaticus? (Select all that apply.)
β-Blockers Epinephrine Oral corticosteroids Terbutaline (Brethine) Aminophylline (Phyllocontin) (Ans- Epinephrine Terbutaline (Brethine) Aminophylline (Phyllocontin)
Acute bronchitis can be caused by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
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