GMED2001 Study Guide - Final Guide: Obstructive Lung Disease, Acute Bronchitis, Pulmonary Edema

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Acute bronchitis: an acute infection or inflammation of the airways or bronchi and is usually self-limiting. Asthma: obstruction is caused by exacerbation episodes of bronchial inflammation, bronchiole mucosal oedema, bronchospasm and increased mucous production. Bronchiolitis: is a rather common, viral-induced lower respiratory tract (bronchiolar) infection that occurs almost exclusively in infants and young toddlers. Chronic bronchitis: a chronic infection or inflammation of the airways or bronchi. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd): a syndrome that includes the pathological lung changes consistent with emphysema, chronic bronchitis or chronic asthma. Croup: an acute inflammation of the upper airways and almost always occurs in children between 6 months and 5 years of age. In 85% of cases, croup is caused by a virus, airway obstruction occurs in the subglottic region of the trachea, just below the vocal chords. Cyanosis: a bluish discolouration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by increasing amounts of desaturated or reduced haemoglobin (which is bluish) in the blood.

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Question 1

What does the fact that Sylvia only has asthma attacks at work indicate?

	A.	That she is allergic to something in the air during her commute to work.
	B.	That there is something in the building that she works in that is triggering attacks.
	C.	That she needs more exercise to try to lessen the number of asthma attacks.
	D.	That there is more serious lung disease present.

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Question 2

Sylvia uses a bronchodilator when she is having an asthma attack. What is the purpose of this treatment?

	A.	To prevent lung infection
	B.	To control coughing
	C.	To moisten the airway
	D.	To control inflammation of the airway

2 points

Question 3

When Sylvia has an asthma attack, it can be said that she has low oxygen levels in her blood because of her respiratory disorder. This condition is known as:

	A.	Asphyxia
	B.	Cyanosis
	C.	Hypoxemia
	D.	Hypercapnia

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Question 4

The physician who specializes in diseases of the respiratory system, like Sylvia's asthma, is called a/an:

	A.	pulmonologist
	B.	otolaryngologist
	C.	thoracic surgeon
	D.	respiratory therapist

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Question 5

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the:

	A.	trachea
	B.	bronchiole tubes
	C.	diaphragm
	D.	pleural cavity

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Question 6

Sylvia's coworker, Sid, has suffered from bronchitis. This disease occurs when:

	A.	the airways have become inflamed due to recurrent exposure to an inhaled irritant.
	B.	there is a long term, progressive loss of lung function.
	C.	there is an obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness and swelling around vocal cords.
	D.	the sinuses have become inflamed or infected.

2 points

Question 7

Another coworker of Sylvia's has had the flu twice. What is this disease?

	A.	Whooping cough
	B.	Runny nose
	C.	Inflammation of the sinuses
	D.	Acute respiratory infection caused by a virus

2 points

Question 8

When Sylvia feels an asthma attack coming on there is a handheld device that she can used to measure the air flowing out of her lungs; this can reveal any narrowing of the airways before the attack occurs. This device is known as:

	A.	spirometer
	B.	CPAP machine
	C.	peak flow meter
	D.	BiPAP machine

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Question 9

Why does Sylvia's roommate's idea about the city's air pollution triggering an asthma attack not seem likely?

	A.	Sylvia runs in the park every morning and does not have an asthma attack.
	B.	Sylvia does not have a job that requires her to work outdoors.
	C.	Kelly is not a physician so she can't really say what causes an asthma attack.
	D.	Sylvia may not have been tested for allergies that could trigger her asthma attacks.

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Question 10

Sylvia has sometimes noticed wheezing when she has an asthma attack. What does wheezing indicate?

	A.	There is an absence of spontaneous breathing.
	B.	An absence of oxygen
	C.	Partially obstructed airway
	D.	Abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in her blood

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