Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 5 Exam Portage learning 2023
Question 1
Alveoli are responsible for the exchange of what two gases?
Answer:
oxygen and carbon dioxide. Question 2
Select the correct statement below. COPD consists of both emphysema and asthma Asthma is characterized by recurrent, irreversible shortness of breath Correct! Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli Chronic bronchitis is reversible Question 3
There are several chemical mediators responsible for the symptoms and complications of Asthma
and COPD. Name the one that has a known drug therapy that has been shown to improve patient
symptoms. Answer:
Leukotrienes Question 4
True or False. Intrinsic asthma is caused by allergies. True Correct! False False. Intrinsic asthma is caused by unknown factors. Question 5
Match the disease state with the best description of its pathophysiology. (1 point each)
Correct!
Asthma Correct!
Emphysema Correct!
Chronic Bronchitis Question 6
Tobacco smoke is an irritant closely linked to the cause of what disease state?
Answer:
COPD (or chronic bronchitis and emphysema) Bronchiole narrowing causing bronchospasm and inflammation
Air spaces increase due to destruction of alveoli walls
Irritant cause mucus secretions to increase
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