NU 606 Exam 3: Chpt. 13 Study Guide with Complete Solutions
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NU 606 Exam 3: Chpt. 13 Study Guide
with Complete Solutions
why does cancer frequently metastasize to the lungs - Answer-because the venous return
and lymphatics bring tumor cells from distant sites in the body to the heart and then into the
pulmonary circulation
what are three common sites of...
what is the incidence of lung cancer - Answer✔✔-third most common cancer in the US, more in
men, esp black men.
what is sleep apnea - Answer✔✔-thin pharyngeal tissues collapse during sleep leading to
repeated and momentary cessation of breathing
complications of sleep apnea - Answer✔✔-type 2 diabetes
pulmonary hypertension
right sided CHF, CVA, erectile dysfunction, depression, daytime sleepiness
What is extrinsic asthma? - Answer✔✔-Asthma that is caused by substances outside the body,
such as pollen, dust, food additives. - called a type one hypersensitivity to inhaled antigen
what is intrinsic asthma - Answer✔✔-Nonimmune
Causes - virus, air pollutants, aspirin or nonsteroidal drug sensitivity, stress, exercise, cigarette
smoke
how do the bronchi and bronchioles respond to in asthma - Answer✔✔-inflammation of
mucosa with edema
contraction of smooth muscle (bronchoconstriction
increased secretion of thick mucus
what is COPD characterized by - Answer✔✔-progressive tissue degeneration and obstruction in
the airways of the lungs
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