[AAPC - Pathophysiology] Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Which of the following is NOT a symptom found in bacterial pharyngitis?
Swollen and white patches on tongue.
Patients diagnosed with pharyngitis usually see their symptoms resolve with proper treatment in what time frame?
2 weeks.
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases globally. Approximately how many people in the United States are affected by asthma?
30,000,000.
Medical professionals rank asthma based on the frequency and severity of symptoms. How many main types of asthma are there?
4.
Which of the following is considered a treatment for COPD?
Smoking cessation; Oral corticosteroids; Anticholinergics; Antibiotics; Flu vaccine.
What is COPD?
A progressive, irreversible respiratory condition.
Which of the following is considered a complication of COPD?
Acute Bronchitis; Pneumonia; Pulmonary Thromboembolism; Concomitant left ventricular failure.
A patient who is diagnosed with bacterial pharyngitis and is NOT allergic to penicillin may be prescribed what type of antibiotic?
Amoxicillin.
Numerous different stimuli trigger mild to severe attacks in asthmatic patients. These stimuli vary with allergens ranging from:
Animal dander; Medications; Cold air.
Which of the following is NOT common in the later stages of COPD?
Asthma Exacerbation.
When a patient has respiratory symptoms consistent with asthma different pulmonary tests may be performed to establish a diagnosis of asthma. Which type of test is best for measuring function after exposure to allergens?
Bronchoprovocation Test.
Which of the following statements is true?
COPD can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
COPD is a regressive disease that maybe completely reversible.
What is COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Patients with asthma may remain asymptomatic for long intervals between episodes of asthma exacerbations. Which of the following is NOT considered a classic sign and symptom of asthma?
Heart palpitations.
Pharmacologic therapy varies can include the use of a single medication or a combination of two or more. Which type is considered to be the most effective for controlling asthma?
ICS.
Pharyngitis is the medical term for which condition?
Sore throat.
Which of the following is NOT a sign/symptom of Type B: Blue Bloater (Bronchitis Predominant)?
Major complaint is dyspnea.
Which of the following are signs/symptoms of Type A: Pink Puffer (Emphysema Predominant)?
Major complaint is dyspnea; Cough is rare; Diaphragms are flattened; Airflow obstruction is ubiquitous.
What is the recommended test according to the Global Initiative of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease for diagnosing COPD?
Spirometry.
Which of the following are signs/symptoms of Type B: Blue Bloater (Bronchitis Predominant)?
Mild dyspnea that progresses; Major complaint is productive, chronic cough with mucopurulent sputum; Patients are cyanotic; Chest is noisy with rhonchi and wheezing sounds; Airflow obstruction is ubiquitous.
The prognosis of asthma is generally pretty good. Which of the following statements is untrue?
Most patients with moderate or severe asthma achieve good to excellent control of their disease.
How long are antibiotics taken when a patient is diagnosed with viral pharyngitis?
No antibiotics need to be taken.
When a patient has respiratory symptoms consistent with asthma different pulmonary tests may be performed to establish a diagnosis of asthma. Which type of test measures pressure on exhalation?
Peak Expiratory Flow.
When a patient has respiratory symptoms consistent with asthma different pulmonary tests may be performed to establish a diagnosis of asthma. Which type of test can estimate airway narrowing?
Spirometry.
Pharmacologic therapy varies can include the use of a single medication or a combination of two or more. Which type is considered to be fast acting and last three to six hours?
SABA.
How long are antibiotics taken when a patient is diagnosed with bacterial pharyngitis?
Seven to ten days.
Doctors can perform a rapid strep test, a throat culture, RADT, or request blood work to diagnose strep throat, which test is considered the gold standard diagnostic test?
Throat culture.
In cases where a provider may suspect strep throat, what type of simple laboratory test is performed?
Throat culture; RADT.
The length of the contagious period depends on the underlying condition. How long will a patient with a viral infection remain contagious?
Until the fever runs its course.
The length of the contagious period depends on the underlying condition. How long will a patient with strep throat remain contagious?
Until they have been on antibiotics for 24hrs.
What is usually the cause of pharyngitis?
Upper respiratory infection.
Emphysema occurs when _______.
the alveoli are damaged.
