Pulmonary (Asthma) Test Rated 100% Correct

PULMONARY (ASTHMA) TEST RATED 100% CORRECT PULMONARY (ASTHMA) TEST RATED 100% CORRECT in asthmatics, allergen exposure can trigger the release of IgE Ab, which activates mast cell release of ____ - ANSWER histamines leukotrienes All asthmatics have what pathologhy - ANSWER Edema, infitrates within bronchial walls Epithelial damage Hypertrophy and hyperplasia of smooth muscle Increased collagen deposition Hypertrophy of mucus glands What growth factors cause tissue change - ANSWER Epithelial damage Airway fibrosis Smooth muscle hyperplasia four common precipitants of asthma - ANSWER allergen exposure inhaled irritants (MC cigarette smoke) ESTUDY respiratory tract infections (Viral) exercise the asthma triad (Samter Syndrome) consist of ____ - ANSWER asthma ASA sensativity nasal polyps the atopic triad consists of ____ - ANSWER allergic rhinitis asthma eczema What effect would an acute asthma attack have on FVC, FEV1, and FEF 25-75 - ANSWER Decreased due to obstructive airway caused by bronchoconstriction What effect would an acute asthma attack have on RV and FRC - ANSWER Increased due to air trapping Would effect would you expect on ABG with acute asthma attack ESTUDY - ANSWER Respiratory Alkalosis ** Rising PCO2 is an ominous late finding** in acute asthma attacks the airway is obstructed which would show a ____ pattern on the flow-volume loop - ANSWER scooped s/s of ____: -episodic wheezing/dyspnea/tightness/cough -increased sputum - ANSWER asthma (Often increased at night) 3 RED FLAG questions regarding asthmatics: ____ - ANSWER -hospitalized from asthma -intubated from asthma -oral systemic steroid from asthma in asthmatic attacks, wheezing is heard during normal ____ - ANSWER expiration