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08.18 - COPD, Emphysema (Headley) - Questions Flashcards

1
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What FEV/FVC ratio corresponds to airway obstruction

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<70%

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2
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What defines “irreversible” airway obstruction

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Does not improve by >15% with bronchodilators

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3
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Immune cells distinct to COPD in contrast to asthma

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CD8 T Cells; CD68+ Macrophages

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4
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Primary cause of COPD

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Cigarrette smoke

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5
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FEV1 of ____ of predicted is associated with exertional dyspnea

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40-60%

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6
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FEV1 of ____ of predicted is associated with disability

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< 30%

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7
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FEV1 <30% of predicted is associated with

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Disability

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8
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FEV1 < ___ = 5 year mortality 50%

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FEV1 < 1 L

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9
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FEV1 < 1 L =

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5 year mortality 50%

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10
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Pack years on average for COPD

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20 pack years

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11
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At what age does COPD become symptomatic

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40’s

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12
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When does dyspnea develop

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50’s - 60’s

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13
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What is required to make Dx of COPD

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Spirometry: Post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC < 70%

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14
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T/F: COPD can include a “reversible” component

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True

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15
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Sputum production in COPD

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Tenacious, mucoid, small quantities

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16
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Definition of Chronic Bronchitis

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Production of sputum for 3 months in 2 consecutive years

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17
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Production of sputum for 3 months in 2 consecutive years

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Definition of Chronic Bronchitis

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18
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Change in sputum color suggests

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Infectious exacerbation

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19
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Why quantify dyspnea in COPD?

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Predicts QOL and survival

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20
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Physical exam signs of Airflow limitation

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Wheezing; Prolonged forced expiratory time

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21
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Physical exam signs of Hyperinflation

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Barrel chest; Pursed Lip; Low diaphragm; Decr intensity of hearth and breath sounds

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22
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Physical exam signs of Mechanical Impairment

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Accessory muscles; In-drawing of lower intercostal interspaces; Chest/abdominal wall paradoxical movements

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23
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For how long must hyperinflation be present to develop barrel chest

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7 years

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24
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Heart Auscultation in COPD

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Cor Pulmonale signs: S2 split, Pulmonary or Tricuspid Regurgitation Murmur

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25
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DLCO in COPD

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Reduced in Emphysema; Normal in Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma

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26
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If __ are destroyed, DLCO will be low

27
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COPD that occurs with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin is usually ___

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Pan-Acinar

28
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COPD that occurs with smoking (as opposed to A1A) is usually ___

A

Central Lobular

29
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What screening do you perform with COPD develops in white patient under 45 or with strong family hx

A

A1A Deficiency

30
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Pan-Acinar COPD occurs with

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A1A Deficiency

31
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Blue Bloaters are characterized by

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Heart failure; Cyanosis at rest; Chronic respiratory failure

32
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Pink Puffers are characterized by

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Pursed Lip; Little hypoxia at rest; Thin and lean forward

33
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Which is emphysema: Blue Bloaters or Pink Puffers

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Pink Puffers

34
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Which has signs of heart failure: Blue Bloaters or Pink Puffers

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Blue Bloaters

35
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Which has little or no hypoxia at rest: Blue Bloaters or Pink Puffers

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Pink Puffers

36
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Which has large sputum volume: Blue Bloaters or Pink Puffers

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Blue Bloater: Chronic Bronchitis

37
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Which has normal blood gas values: Blue Bloaters of Pink Puffers

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Pink Puffers: Not hypoxic at rest but intense dyspnea

38
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Which has good respiratory drive: Blue Bloaters or Pink Puffers

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Pink Puffers

39
Q

Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia in Smurfs are due to

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V/Q imbalance

40
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Why hypercapnea in Smurfs?

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Body tolerates certain amount to decrease “Work of Breathing”

41
Q

Minute Ventilation is ___ x ___

42
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3 long-term problems of Type B Respiratory Failure

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Polycythemia, Pulmonary HTN, Cor Pulmonale

43
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Which requires home O2: Type A or B Respiratory Failure

44
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Type A are characterized by

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Dyspnea; Tachypnea; and High Minute Ventilation

45
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Why are Pink Puffers “pink”?

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Maintain O2 sat at a high minute ventilation and much dyspnea

46
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What signifies death is near in Type A

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Development of hypercapnia and severe hypoxemia

47
Q

Lung inflammation leads to increased __ and __ which leads to COPD pathology

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Oxidative stress and Proteinases

48
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Hypoxemia and Hypercapnea develop primarily b/c of

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V/Q mismatch

49
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Clinical Definition of Chronic Bronchitis

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Chronic or recurrent cough present on most days for a minimum of 3 months in a year and for not less than 2 consecutive years

50
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Pathologic Hallmark of Chronic Bronchitis

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Incr Reid Index: Hypertrophied mucous glands greater than 1/3 of total bronchial wall thickness

51
Q

Emphysema is abnormal enlargement of air spaces distal to

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Terminal Bronchioles

52
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Centrolobular Emphysema is associated with __ and primarily involves ___ lobes

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Smoking, Upper Lobes

53
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Panlobular Emphysema is associated with __ and involves ___ lobes

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A1A Def.; Lower Lobes

54
Q

In Pure Chronic Bronchitis, Flow-Volume Loops reveals

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Airflow obstruction during expiration and inspiration

55
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Which of the following are normal in Pure Chronic Bronchitis: Lung Volumes, Compliance, Elastic Recoil, DLCO

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All are normal

56
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In Pure Emphysema, Flow-Volume Loops reveal

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Airflow obstruction during expiration but not inspiration

57
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VC and DLCO in Pure Emphysema

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Both reduced

58
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Gas exchange in Pure Emphysema

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Preserved (CO2, O2)

59
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T/F: COPD exacerbations can often be prevented

60
Q

Preferred bronchodilators for exacerbation

A

Short-acting inhaled beta2-agonists

61
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Systemic Corticosteroids in exacerbations

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Shorten recovery time, improve lung function and arterial hypoxemia

62
Q

Therapeutic effects of short term beta-2 agonists

63
Q

Most important drug in hypoxic patients

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Long Term O2 Therapy

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