NSG 6320 ADULT HEALTH- ADULTS &
GERONTOLOGY WEEK 3 RESPIRATORY
COUGH EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Acute Cough - ANS (less than 3 weeks)
Subacute Cough - ANS 3-8 weeks
Chronic Cough - ANS 8 or more weeks
Upper airway cough syndrome - ANS Chronic cough often caused by postnasal discharge or
drainage.
UACS signs and symptoms - ANS chronic cough,
sensation of drainage in the back of the throat,
clearing throat frequently,
hoarseness,
allergic rhinitis symptoms,
Chronic sinusitis symptoms,drainage on the posterior pharynx, hyperemia and cobblestoning of
the the posterior pharynx, negative chest exam
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, Asthma - ANS inflammation of the airways with varying degrees of airway obstruction
andhyper-responsiveness
Asthma Signs and symptoms - ANS intermittent chest tightness, cough, shortness of breath,
wheezing
Cough usually nonproductive,
deep respiratory effort may prompt cough,
often association with allergic rhinitis or atopic dermatitis
Asthma diagnostic studies - ANS PFT, spirometry
Peak flow not used for diagnosis, but to monitoring ongoing symptoms.
COPD - ANS When younger patients or non smokers present with COPD, consider alpha-1
antitrypsin deficiency
COPD - ANS Two related and often coexisting problems:
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema
COPD Signs and Symptoms - ANS Chronic Cough
Sputum production
Often hx of exacerbations
Frequent episodes of acute bronchitis
Lung sounds diminished
Barrel Chest
COPD diagnostic tests - ANS Sprirometry
GOLD staging I-IV
MMRC Dyspnea Scale A-D
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GERONTOLOGY WEEK 3 RESPIRATORY
COUGH EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Acute Cough - ANS (less than 3 weeks)
Subacute Cough - ANS 3-8 weeks
Chronic Cough - ANS 8 or more weeks
Upper airway cough syndrome - ANS Chronic cough often caused by postnasal discharge or
drainage.
UACS signs and symptoms - ANS chronic cough,
sensation of drainage in the back of the throat,
clearing throat frequently,
hoarseness,
allergic rhinitis symptoms,
Chronic sinusitis symptoms,drainage on the posterior pharynx, hyperemia and cobblestoning of
the the posterior pharynx, negative chest exam
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, Asthma - ANS inflammation of the airways with varying degrees of airway obstruction
andhyper-responsiveness
Asthma Signs and symptoms - ANS intermittent chest tightness, cough, shortness of breath,
wheezing
Cough usually nonproductive,
deep respiratory effort may prompt cough,
often association with allergic rhinitis or atopic dermatitis
Asthma diagnostic studies - ANS PFT, spirometry
Peak flow not used for diagnosis, but to monitoring ongoing symptoms.
COPD - ANS When younger patients or non smokers present with COPD, consider alpha-1
antitrypsin deficiency
COPD - ANS Two related and often coexisting problems:
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema
COPD Signs and Symptoms - ANS Chronic Cough
Sputum production
Often hx of exacerbations
Frequent episodes of acute bronchitis
Lung sounds diminished
Barrel Chest
COPD diagnostic tests - ANS Sprirometry
GOLD staging I-IV
MMRC Dyspnea Scale A-D
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