Air trapping in asthma - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 507 Pulmonary Latest 2024 100% Pass Anticholinergic drugs for asthma Fast-acting treatment for asthma -Tiopropium and Iprapropium -block acetylcholine binding (remember this is NT transmitter released in the parasympathetic stimulation which causes constriction of the bronchi by blocking it, we decrease the parasympathetic response therefore preventing constriction. -Atrovent & Spiriva both prevent the muscle bands around the airways from tightening thus reduce in exacerbation. Asthma A chr...

obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by increasing resistance to airflow as a result of airway obstruction or airway narrowing Types of Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Asthma COPD (chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis COPD an obstructive pulmonary disease with progressive limitation in airflow that is NOT reversible is preventable if treated early no longer characterized by "chronic bronchitis or emphysema" however they are/can still be used when describ...

Peds CCRN Review Questions (from AACN) – With 100% Verified Solutions Peds CCRN Review Questions (from AACN) – With 100% Verified Solutions PEEP is intended to do which of the following? A. Improve ventilation/perfusion matching B. Decrease functional residual capacity C. Increased venous return to the heart D. Increased cardiac output - ANSWER - A. Improve ventilation/perfusion matching - PEEP increases alveolar volume, thereby improving ventilation/perfusion matching and incre...

NUR231 Respiration Pathophysiology Week 4 Exam Questions With Verified Answers Graded A+ Asthma is thought to be caused by: A. an autosomal recessive trait. B. autoimmunity. C. excessive use of antibiotics as a young child. D. interactions between genetic and environmental factors. D In asthma, _____ is (are) reduced. A. lung volumes B. expiratory flow rates C. air trapping D. dead space B A 13-year-old female is diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following should she r...

PATH 370 Midterm Study Actual Final Exam After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take cholesterollowering medication. This is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER-tertiary prevention Which is NOT usually secreted in response to stress? a. Norepinephrine b. Cortisol c. Epinephrine d. Insulin - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Insulin The sympathetic nervous system mediated by - CORRECT ANSWER-norepinephrine Apoptosis is a process that results in cellular: a. Atrophy b. Death...

Midterm Exam: NR507/ NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update)- Chamberlain Q: Which of the following is considered a late effect of emphysema? Answer: Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia. Q: Hyperresonance found on lung percussion with a patient with COPD is primarily due to Answer: air trapping Q: A lung volume measurement that indicates air trapping in a COPD patient is: Answer: increased residual volume Q: An expec...

Midterm Exam: NR507/ NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update)- Chamberlain Q: Which of the following is considered a late effect of emphysema? Answer: Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia. Q: Hyperresonance found on lung percussion with a patient with COPD is primarily due to Answer: air trapping Q: A lung volume measurement that indicates air trapping in a COPD patient is: Answer: increased residual volume Q: An expec...

COPD is airflow limitation that is not fully reversible t/f - True __________ is characterized by reversible airflow obstruction - Asthma Destruction and permanent enlargement of airspaces distal to terminal bronchioles characterized by destruction of alveoli without obvious fibrosis and hyperinflation/air trapping is known as: A. COPD B. Asthma C. Chronic Bronchitis D. Emphysema - D. Emphysema Sputum production daily for 3 or more months for 2 or more years is characteristic of _...

TEST BANK FOR CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE 8TH EDITION JARDINS EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE 100% CORRECT ANSWERS WITH VRFIED AND WELL EXPLAINED RATIONALES GRADED A+ LATEST 2024 UPDATED NEW VERSION ALREADY PASSED WITH 100% GUARANTEED SUCCESS ( ALL YOU NEED TO EXCEL IN YOUR EXAMS) Because of hyperinflation, a patient with COPD would have a hyperresonant percussion note. All of the other listed options would result in a dull percussion note. Coarse c...

Ascites correct answer: accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention correct answer: -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill correct answer: -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color correct answer: -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) correct answer: -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregul...