Copd pathophysiology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Final Exam: NSG120 / NSG 120 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Nursing Pathophysiology Exam Review with Questions and Verified Answers | All Units Covered | 100% Correct | Grade A – Herzing Q: A client with obstructive pulmonary disease COPD presents to the emergency room with difficulty breathing. The physical examination reveals bluish skin nailbeds and mucous membranes. Which term correctly describes this condition? Answer: Cyanosis Q: The nurse is assessing a client and notes wheezing and a coug...

WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) Exam Questions and Answers A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply. -Answer-- Coronary artery disease -Cardiomyopathy -Hypertension When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the term to describe this is -Answer-latrogenic COPD type A is referred to as: -Answer-Emphysema A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo which type of ce...

Advanced Pathophysiology NURS 5350 Exam 3 What is a cough? Protective reflex that helps clear the airways by an explosive expiration. Acute cough: 2-3 weeks Chronic cough: longer than 3 weeks. Causes: Post nasal drip, GERD, medications (ACE). Hypoventilation vs. Hyperventilation? Hypo: Alveolar ventilation is INADEQUATE: leads to RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS. Hyper: Alveolar ventilation EXCEEDS metabolic demands: Leads to RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS. What is clubbing? A pai...

Asthma Ξ -:- Obstructive respiratory disease with chronic airway inflammation and intermittent airway narrowing. Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness Ξ -:- Increased sensitivity of the airways to various stimuli, leading to exaggerated bronchoconstriction. Expiratory Airflow Variation Ξ -:- Excessive fluctuation in the rate of air leaving the lungs during expiration. Tachypnoea Ξ -:- Abnormally rapid breathing. Tachycardia Ξ -:- Abnormally fast heart rate. Accessory Muscle Usage Ξ ...

WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) Exam Questions and Answers A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply. -Answer-- Coronary artery disease -Cardiomyopathy -Hypertension When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the term to describe this is -Answer-latrogenic COPD type A is referred to as: -Answer-Emphysema A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo which type of ce...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition A Pathophysiological Approach by Michael P. Adams; Norman Holland; Carol Quam Urban 8334, 0 , 8438, 5 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generi...

CDH Paramedic Entrance Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the normal respirations of adults? Infants? 12-20 and 20-40 What is the purpose of surfactant? Reduces surface tension in alveoli (lubricant) What is the normal stimulus to breathe in a healthy patient? Carbonic drive What is a pink puffer? Blue Bloater? A COPD Patient with Emphysema. A COPD Patient with Chronic Bronchitis What causes inhalation? Diaphragm and Intercostal muscles contract Where are the different lung sound...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition 8334 8438 6, 8346 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generic, and Trade Names for Drugs 1.7 Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs ...

Exam 3: PNR201 / PNR 201 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Review Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Empyema Answer: - Empyema occurs when the fluid within the pleural cavity becomes infected and the exudate becomes thick and purulent. - The organisms causing the infection may be staphylococci or streptococci. Question: COPD Etiology and Diagnosis Answer: - Emphysema - Chronic bronchitis Question: COPD...