Advanced Pathophysiology: Obstructive & Restrictive Lung Disease Questions & Answers (2026)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Week 3
Study Q&A for NP Students (2026)




chronic bronchitis - correct answerssmoking is the number one cause of this
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hypoxemia and hypercapnia - correct answerslate effects of emphysema
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alpha-antitrypsin 1 deficiency - correct answersinability to block the effects of proteolysis
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decreased FEV1/FVC ratio - correct answerswhat pulmonary function test results are expected in a patient
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with chronic bronchitis?
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respiratory acidosis (inability to exhale CO2) - correct answersa patient with chronic bronchitis is most like to
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chronic bronchitis and emphysema - correct answersCOPD consists of _____
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COPD - correct answerscharacterized by an airflow limitation that is not fully reversible
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