MN 568 WITH A SAMPLE QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADE A+ 100%

Sam, age 78, presents to the clinic w/respiratory symptoms. His PFTs are as follows: normal total lung capacity, decreased PaO2, increased PaCO2. On assessment, you auscultate course crackles and forced expiratory wheezes. What is your dx? - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic bronchitis African American pt's seems to have a negative reaction to which of the following asthma meds? a. Inhaled corticosteroids b. Long-term beta-agonist bronchodilators c. Leukotriene receptor agonists d. Oral corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWER-b. long term beta agonist bronchodilators Which obstructive lung dx is classified as reversible? - CORRECT ANSWER-asthma The barrel chest characteristic of emphysema is a result of: - CORRECT ANSWER-hyperinflation sandra is a long term smoker who is 60 years old. what is a benefit of quitting smoking that her provider should inform her of? a. enhanced taste and smell b. decreased risk of DM c. decreased risk of STDs - CORRECT ANSWER-a. enhanced taste and smell diagnostic testing for hemoptysis - CORRECT ANSWER-CXR CBC sputum culture for acid fast bacilli sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER-pause in breathing that lasts 10 secs that occurs at least 5 times in an hour risk factor for sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER-CAD diagnostic testing for sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER-overnight polysomnogram differentials for sleep apnea - CORRECT ANSWER-ABG thyroid test PFT ECG CXR infectious respiratory disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-bacterial 25% of cases most are viral, influenza, common cold, and acute laryngitis RSV in children and infants acute epiglottis diagnostics for respiratory disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-virology testing differentials for infectious respiratory disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-allergic rhinitis bacterial sinusitis strep pneumonia mono mumps CMV a __ cough is defined as one that lasts longer than 8 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic research indicates that a ___ scale is the most accurate for a patient to rate dyspnea, and it allows the patient to keep diary or record of this until their next visit - CORRECT ANSWER-vertical analog scale