Nurs 251 Pharmacology Module Exam 5 portage learning/ABCnursing/Geneva College Questions and Answer

Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 5 Exam
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)