COPD questions - Test 2 with complete solutions

COPD questions - Test 2 with complete solutions This is defined as a significant airflow limitation and is often measured by reduced maximal expiratory flow during forced exhalation, with incomplete reversibility: A) asthma B) chronic bronchitis C) COPD D) pneumonia - ANSWER-C The clinical definition of COPD is: chronic persistent cough or sputum production for __ consecutive months each year for __ consecutive year(s) with periodic acute exacerbations where the symptoms worsen. A) 6, 2 B) 3, 2 C) 12, 3 D) 3, 3 - ANSWER-B What is the difference between asthma and COPD? - ANSWER-asthma is irreversible, COPD is not Which of the following are symptoms of emphysema: A) minimal cough B) scant sputum C) dyspnea D) significant weight loss