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The most important environmental risk factor in emphysema is: A: Air pollution B: Allergens C: Infectious agents D: Cigarette smoking

D: Cigarette smoking

Two diseases common to the etiology of COPD are: A: Asthma and atelectasis B: Chronic bronchitis and emphysema C: Pneumonia and pleurisy D: Tuberculosis and pleural effusion

B: Chronic bronchitis and emphysema

There are several comorbid conditions that accompany asthma but it does not include: A: Gastroeasophageal reflux B: Drug-induced asthma C: Hypertension D: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

C: Hypertension

Histamine, a mediator that supports the inflammatory process in asthma, is secreted by: A: Eosinophils B: Lymphocytes C: Mast cells D: Neutrophils

C: Mast cells

The underlying pathophysiology of COPD is: A: Inflamed airways that obstruct airflow. B: Mucus secretion that blocks airways C: Alveolar wall destruction D: Characterized by variations in all of the above

D: Characterized by variations in all of the above

The abnormal inflammatory response in the lungs occurs primarily in the: A: Airways B: Parenchyma C: Pulmonary vasculature D: Areas identified in all of the above

D: Areas identified in all of the above

A commonly prescribed mast cell stabilizer used for asthma is: A: Albuterol B: Budesonide C: Cromolyn sodium D: Theophylline

C: Cromolyn sodium

Obstruction of the airway in the patient with asthma is caused by all of the following except: A: Thick mucus B: Swelling of bronchial membranes C: Destruction of the alveolar wall D: Contraction of muscles surrounding the bronchi

C: Destruction of the alveolar wall

As a cause of death in the United States, COPD ranks: A: Second B: Third C: Fourth D: Fifth

C: Fourth

The strongest predisposing factor for asthma is: A: Chronic exposure to airway irritants B: Exercise C: Medications D: Allergy

D: Allergy


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