NURS 251 Exam 5 2026 Questions
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Alveoli are responsible for the exchange of what two gases? - O and CO2
Select the correct statement:
COPD consists of both emphysema and asthma
Asthma is characterized by recurrent irreversible shortness of breath
Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
Chronic bronchitis is reversible - Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the
alveoli
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 - leukotrienes
T/F: Intrinsic asthma is caused by allergies - False
Asthma - Bronchiole narrowing causing bronchospasm and inflammation
Emphysema - air spaces increase due to obstruction of alveoli walls
Chronic Bronchitis - irritant cause mucus secretions to increase
, Tobacco smoke is an irritant closely linked to the cause of what disease state - COPD
T/S: beta adrenergic agonists work primarily via their anti inflammatory effects - False, they
work as bronchodilators
Which of the following are primarily used to prevent symptoms of asthma
albuterol
ipratropium
fluticasone
tiotropium - fluticasone
List the drug classes w anti inflammatory effects that are used to treat COPD and asthma -
inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene inhibitors
T/F: anticholinergic medications are more potent bronchodilators than beta adrenergic agonists
- False
Anticholinergics are considered first line treatment for... - COPD
name one plant from which xanthine derived bronchodilators are found naturally - tea, cocoa,
coffee
what medication class works by inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase - xanthines
what medication class works by stimulating receptors in the lungs - beta adrenergic agonists
With Correct verified Answers
Alveoli are responsible for the exchange of what two gases? - O and CO2
Select the correct statement:
COPD consists of both emphysema and asthma
Asthma is characterized by recurrent irreversible shortness of breath
Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
Chronic bronchitis is reversible - Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the
alveoli
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 - leukotrienes
T/F: Intrinsic asthma is caused by allergies - False
Asthma - Bronchiole narrowing causing bronchospasm and inflammation
Emphysema - air spaces increase due to obstruction of alveoli walls
Chronic Bronchitis - irritant cause mucus secretions to increase
, Tobacco smoke is an irritant closely linked to the cause of what disease state - COPD
T/S: beta adrenergic agonists work primarily via their anti inflammatory effects - False, they
work as bronchodilators
Which of the following are primarily used to prevent symptoms of asthma
albuterol
ipratropium
fluticasone
tiotropium - fluticasone
List the drug classes w anti inflammatory effects that are used to treat COPD and asthma -
inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene inhibitors
T/F: anticholinergic medications are more potent bronchodilators than beta adrenergic agonists
- False
Anticholinergics are considered first line treatment for... - COPD
name one plant from which xanthine derived bronchodilators are found naturally - tea, cocoa,
coffee
what medication class works by inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase - xanthines
what medication class works by stimulating receptors in the lungs - beta adrenergic agonists
