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Alveoli are responsible for the exchange of what 2 gases -
Answer-carbon dioxide and oxygen
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 - Answer-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 symptoms - Answer-Leukotrienes
T/F: Intrinsic asthma is caused by allergies - Answer-F;
extrinsic
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Match asthma to its pathophysiology - Answer-bronchiole
narrowing causing bronchospasm and inflammation
Match emphysema to its pathophysiology - Answer-air
spaces increase because of alveolar wall destruction
Match chronic bronchitis to its pathophysiology - Answer-
Irritant causes increase in mucous secretions
Tobacco smoke is an irritant closely linked to the cause of
what disease state? - Answer-COPD
T/F: Beta adrenergic agonists work primarily via their anti
inflammatory effects - Answer-F; work as bronchodilators
Which of the following is primarily used to prevent
symptoms of asthma?
Albuterol
Ipratropium
Fluticasone
Tiotropium - Answer-Fluticasone
Pharmacology NURS 251 Final Exam 2026 Portage
Learning /ABC nursing/Geneva College Complete All
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers) |Already Graded A+||NEWEST Version!!!
Alveoli are responsible for the exchange of what 2 gases -
Answer-carbon dioxide and oxygen
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 - Answer-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 symptoms - Answer-Leukotrienes
T/F: Intrinsic asthma is caused by allergies - Answer-F;
extrinsic
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Match asthma to its pathophysiology - Answer-bronchiole
narrowing causing bronchospasm and inflammation
Match emphysema to its pathophysiology - Answer-air
spaces increase because of alveolar wall destruction
Match chronic bronchitis to its pathophysiology - Answer-
Irritant causes increase in mucous secretions
Tobacco smoke is an irritant closely linked to the cause of
what disease state? - Answer-COPD
T/F: Beta adrenergic agonists work primarily via their anti
inflammatory effects - Answer-F; work as bronchodilators
Which of the following is primarily used to prevent
symptoms of asthma?
Albuterol
Ipratropium
Fluticasone
Tiotropium - Answer-Fluticasone
