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Advanced Pathophysiology
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Which of the following are considered the " first responders " of the innate
immune system ?
Neutrophils
Allergic contact dermatitis is an example of hypersensitivity reaction
Type 4
Hives ( urticaria ) are an example of a :
Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
Which of the assessment findings would be expected with urticaria ?
Eosinophilia
Underlying pathology for hay fever ?
Mast cell degranulation
,The number one cause of chronic bronchitis is
cigarette smoking
Which of the following pulmonary function test results are expected in a
patient with chronic bronchitis ?
Decreased FEV1 / FVC ratio
A lung volume measurement that indicates air trapping in a COPD patient is :
Increase residual volume
A patient with chronic bronchitis is at risk for developing pneumonia due to :
Mucus plugs
The NP is examining a patient with a longstanding history of chronic
bronchitis . Cor pulmonale is expected in the patient that presents with :
Hepatomegaly
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Hyperresonance found on lung percussion with a patient with COPD is
primarily due to
air trapping
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An expected chest x - ray finding for a patient with COPD is a
flattened diaphragm
Asthma results in :
Decreased alveolar ventilation
In normal gas exchange , which of the following is correct ?
After air is breathed in , it diffuses into the pulmonary veins
Extrinsic asthma is
triggered by an allergic reaction
Symptoms common to both intrinsic and extrinsic asthma include
Wheezing
Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by :
Intermittent , reversible airflow obstruction
Which of the following pulmonary function test results are consistent with
asthma ?
, decreased peak expiratory flow rate
Choose the drugs that are commonly associated with development of a
medication - induced interstitial lung disease ( ILD ) :
Nitrofurantoin
Amiodarone
Methotrexate
types of interstitial lung diseases that are commonly associated with
smoking
Respiratory bronchiolitis - interstitial lung disease
Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis Desquamative interstitial pneumonia
A subjective finding in interstitial lung disease is rhonchi in the upper
posterior airways
False
Interstitial lung disease refers to any disease affecting the pulmonary
interstitium and typically excludes infectious and neoplastic diseases
True
Interstitial lung disease includes infectious and neoplastic lung diseases
False