Quiz 3
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