NURS 251
PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 5 EXAM
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, 1. Name the microscopic sacs within the lungs that are the site where oxygen is
exchanged for carbon dioxide.
Correct Answer:
Alveoli
2. Select the correct statement below:
A. COPD consists of both emphysema and asthma
B. Asthma is characterized by recurrent, irreversible shortness of breath
C. Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
D. Chronic bronchitis is reversible
Correct Answer:
C. Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli.
Rationale:
Emphysema involves damage and inflammation of the alveoli, which impairs gas exchange. Asthma is usually
reversible, while COPD and chronic bronchitis are generally not fully reversible.
3. What is the term that describes Leuḳotrienes?
Correct Answer:
Chemical mediators
4. T/F: Intrinsic asthma is caused by unḳnown factors.
Correct Answer:
True
Rationale:
Intrinsic asthma is also called non-allergic asthma. It may be triggered by internal or unḳnown factors
rather than a clear external allergen.
5. Describe the pathophysiology of asthma.
PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 5 EXAM
Actual Questions with Answers
Portage Learning
What You Get
Questions Designed to Support Focused Exam Preparation.
This Exam Review Includes Rationales
Clear, Organized Structure for Efficient Studying
Printable, Well-Formatted Pdf
, 1. Name the microscopic sacs within the lungs that are the site where oxygen is
exchanged for carbon dioxide.
Correct Answer:
Alveoli
2. Select the correct statement below:
A. COPD consists of both emphysema and asthma
B. Asthma is characterized by recurrent, irreversible shortness of breath
C. Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
D. Chronic bronchitis is reversible
Correct Answer:
C. Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli.
Rationale:
Emphysema involves damage and inflammation of the alveoli, which impairs gas exchange. Asthma is usually
reversible, while COPD and chronic bronchitis are generally not fully reversible.
3. What is the term that describes Leuḳotrienes?
Correct Answer:
Chemical mediators
4. T/F: Intrinsic asthma is caused by unḳnown factors.
Correct Answer:
True
Rationale:
Intrinsic asthma is also called non-allergic asthma. It may be triggered by internal or unḳnown factors
rather than a clear external allergen.
5. Describe the pathophysiology of asthma.
