Fa davis : Obstructive Pulmonary
Disorders Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Obstructive sleep apnea -
correct answer ✅*Symptoms include loud snoring and unrestful
sleep
*Diagnosis requires a sleep study
*Obesity is a risk factor
*Diagnosed with polysomnography
Obstructive sleep apnea results in the upper airway closing
intermittently during sleep. It involves recurrent episodes of sleep
apnea of 2 to 3 minutes in duration. Symptoms include loud
snoring, choking during sleep, unrestful sleep, and sleepiness
during the day. Obesity is a risk factor. Polysomnography, or a sleep
study, is used for diagnosis.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -
correct answer ✅- Smoking is a major cause
, Fa davis : Obstructive Pulmonary
Disorders Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
- Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (AAT) increases risk
- Signs and symptoms include clubbing of the fingers, cyanosis, and
pursed-lip breathing
-Pulmonary function tests are key to diagnosis
Three components comprise COPD: airway hyperreactivity,
emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema causes excess air
in the alveoli. Chronic bronchitis causes inflammation, edema, and
excess mucus in the airways. Patients may present with clubbing of
the fingers, cyanosis, barrel-chested appearance, increased
anterior-posterior chest diameter, and pursed-lip breathing.
Smoking is a significant factor in the development of this condition.
Deficiency in the enzyme alpha 1-antitrypsin is the only currently
identified genetic risk factor for developing COPD. Pulmonary
function tests are key to diagnosing COPD.
Disorders Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Obstructive sleep apnea -
correct answer ✅*Symptoms include loud snoring and unrestful
sleep
*Diagnosis requires a sleep study
*Obesity is a risk factor
*Diagnosed with polysomnography
Obstructive sleep apnea results in the upper airway closing
intermittently during sleep. It involves recurrent episodes of sleep
apnea of 2 to 3 minutes in duration. Symptoms include loud
snoring, choking during sleep, unrestful sleep, and sleepiness
during the day. Obesity is a risk factor. Polysomnography, or a sleep
study, is used for diagnosis.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -
correct answer ✅- Smoking is a major cause
, Fa davis : Obstructive Pulmonary
Disorders Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
- Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (AAT) increases risk
- Signs and symptoms include clubbing of the fingers, cyanosis, and
pursed-lip breathing
-Pulmonary function tests are key to diagnosis
Three components comprise COPD: airway hyperreactivity,
emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema causes excess air
in the alveoli. Chronic bronchitis causes inflammation, edema, and
excess mucus in the airways. Patients may present with clubbing of
the fingers, cyanosis, barrel-chested appearance, increased
anterior-posterior chest diameter, and pursed-lip breathing.
Smoking is a significant factor in the development of this condition.
Deficiency in the enzyme alpha 1-antitrypsin is the only currently
identified genetic risk factor for developing COPD. Pulmonary
function tests are key to diagnosing COPD.
