____ flow meters measure the highest airflow during a forced
expiration. Correct Answer peak
1. A patient who has a history of asthma is experiencing an
acute episode of shortness of breath and needs to take a
medication for immediate relief. The nurse will choose which
medication that is appropriate for this situation? Correct
Answer An inhaled beta2beta2agonist, such as albuterol
Acetaminophen may cause fluid retention. Patients should be
educated to notify health care providers with peripheral edema
signs and symptoms Correct Answer FALSE
Acute bronchitis, a disease of the airways, is defined as the
presence of cough and sputum production for at least three
months in each of two consecutive years. Correct Answer
FALSE
Adverse effects Correct Answer Osteoporosis
Infection
Adrenal insufficiency
Although inhaled and systemic corticosteroids may improve the
symptoms of COPD, they do not slow the decline in function.
Correct Answer LUNG
Although inhaled and systemic corticosteroids may improve the
symptoms of COPD, they do not slow the decline in lung
function. Correct Answer TRUE
, An exacerbation of COPD is defined as an event in the natural
course of the disease characterized by acute changes
(worsening) in the patient's respiratory symptoms beyond the
normal day-to-day variations. Correct Answer TRUE
At times of physiologic stress (e.g., surgery, infection, trauma,
hypovolemia), the adrenal glands secrete large quantities of
cortisol. Correct Answer FALSE
At times of physiologic stress (e.g., surgery, infection, trauma,
hypovolemia), the adrenal glands secrete large quantities of
glucocorticoids and epinephrine. Correct Answer TRUE
At times of physiologic stress (e.g., surgery, infection, trauma,
hypovolemia), the thyroid secretes large quantities of
glucocorticoids and epinephrine. Correct Answer FALSE
Bronchodilators are key for symptom management in stable
COPD. Correct Answer TRUE
Bronchospasm, which occurs in many pulmonary diseases,
reduces the caliber of the small bronchi and may cause dyspnea,
static secretions, and infection. Correct Answer TRUE
Chronic bronchitis, a disease of the airways, is defined as the
presence of cough and sputum production for at least 3 months
in each of 2 consecutive years. Correct Answer
COPD and lower respiratory diseases are the third leading cause
of death in the United States. Correct Answer