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
Correct!
Emphysema
Correct!
Chronic Bronchitis
Question 6
Tobacco smoke is an irritant closely linked to the cause of what disease state?
Answer:
COPD (or chronic bronchitis and emphysema)