Portage learning 2023
Question 1
Alveoli are responsible for the exchange of what two gases?
Answer:
oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Question 2
Select the correct statement below.
COPD consists of both emphysema and asthma
Asthma is characterized by recurrent, irreversible shortness of breath
Correct!
Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
Chronic bronchitis is reversible
Question 3
There are several chemical mediators responsible for the symptoms and complications of Asthma
and COPD. Name the one that has a known drug therapy that has been shown to improve patient
symptoms.
Answer:
Leukotrienes
, Question 4
True or False. Intrinsic asthma is caused by allergies.
True
Correct!
False
False. Intrinsic asthma is caused by unknown factors.
Question 5
Match the disease state with the best description of its pathophysiology. (1 point each)
Correct!
Asthma
Bronchiole narrowing causing bronchospasm and inflammation
Correct!
Emphysema
Air spaces increase due to destruction of alveoli walls
Correct!
Chronic Bronchitis
Irritant cause mucus secretions to increase
Question 6
Tobacco smoke is an irritant closely linked to the cause of what disease state?
Answer:
COPD (or chronic bronchitis and emphysema)