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Which pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles moving
toward the oropharynx - CORRECT ANSWER-Cilia
Stretch receptors and peripheral chemoreceptors send afferent impulse regarding ventilation to
which location in the brain - CORRECT ANSWER-dorsal respiratory group (DRG) in the medulla
oblongata
What are the abnormalities in cytokines found in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Deficit of IL-10 and an excess of IL-1, IL-8 and TNF-a
Which immunoglobulin (Ig) is present in childhood asthma - CORRECT ANSWER-IgE
, Clinical manifestations of decreased exercise tolerance, wheezing, shortness of breath, and
productive cough are indicative of which respiratory disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic
bronchitis
Clinical manifestations that include unexplained weight loss, dyspnea on exertion, use of
accessory muscles, and tachypnea with prolonged expiration are indicative of which respiratory
disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-Emphysema
What is the initial step in the management of emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER-Cessation of
smoking
In tuberculosis, the body walls off the bacilli in a tubercle by stimulating which action -
CORRECT ANSWER-Apoptotic infected macrophages that activate cytotoxic T cells
The most successful treatment for chronic asthma begins with which action - CORRECT
ANSWER-avoidance of the causative agent
Which factor contributes to the production of mucus associated with chronic bronchitis -
CORRECT ANSWER-Increased goblet cell size
Which statement best describes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - CORRECT
ANSWER-A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary
compliance, and the presence of bilateral infiltrates on chest x-ray imaging
When considering the signs and symptoms of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the
absence of which condition is considered characteristic - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart failure
Which condition is a fulminant form of respiratory failure characterized by acute lung
inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury - CORRECT ANSWER-Acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS)