NR574 CEA Midterm Exam Pulmonary Questions and Answers
with Solutions UPDATED!!!
Who is the typical patient with COPD? - ANSWER Older adult
with smoking history
Who is the typical patient with asthma? - ANSWER Younger
patient with atopy or allergies
Is COPD airflow limitation reversible? - ANSWER Partially
reversible
Is asthma airflow limitation reversible? - ANSWER Fully
reversible
What is the baseline lung function in COPD? - ANSWER
Chronically impaired
What is the baseline lung function in asthma? - ANSWER
Normal between exacerbations
, What is the most common trigger for COPD exacerbation? -
ANSWER Infection
What is the most common trigger for asthma exacerbation? -
ANSWER Allergens or irritants
What are the classic symptoms of COPD exacerbation? -
ANSWER Worsening dyspnea, increased sputum volume,
purulent sputum
What is the first-line treatment for COPD exacerbation? -
ANSWER Bronchodilators and systemic steroids
When are antibiotics indicated in COPD exacerbation? -
ANSWER Increased sputum purulence or volume
What are common antibiotics for COPD exacerbation? -
ANSWER Azithromycin, doxycycline, amoxicillin-clavulanate
What is the oxygen goal in COPD exacerbation? - ANSWER 88-
92 percent
with Solutions UPDATED!!!
Who is the typical patient with COPD? - ANSWER Older adult
with smoking history
Who is the typical patient with asthma? - ANSWER Younger
patient with atopy or allergies
Is COPD airflow limitation reversible? - ANSWER Partially
reversible
Is asthma airflow limitation reversible? - ANSWER Fully
reversible
What is the baseline lung function in COPD? - ANSWER
Chronically impaired
What is the baseline lung function in asthma? - ANSWER
Normal between exacerbations
, What is the most common trigger for COPD exacerbation? -
ANSWER Infection
What is the most common trigger for asthma exacerbation? -
ANSWER Allergens or irritants
What are the classic symptoms of COPD exacerbation? -
ANSWER Worsening dyspnea, increased sputum volume,
purulent sputum
What is the first-line treatment for COPD exacerbation? -
ANSWER Bronchodilators and systemic steroids
When are antibiotics indicated in COPD exacerbation? -
ANSWER Increased sputum purulence or volume
What are common antibiotics for COPD exacerbation? -
ANSWER Azithromycin, doxycycline, amoxicillin-clavulanate
What is the oxygen goal in COPD exacerbation? - ANSWER 88-
92 percent