Chapter 24: noninfectious respiratory disorder

Question 1

Agonist and beta-adrenergic drugs are ineffective in treating asthma in older adults because of

Answer 1

decreased sensitivity of receptors

Question 2

how does montelukast help asthma?

Answer 2

it blocks leukotriene receptors, preventing the inflammatory mediator from stimulating inflammation.

Question 3

cromolyn sodium

Answer 3

medication for asthma with elevated serum immunoglobulin IgE levels.

Question 4

Late phase of asthma attack

Answer 4

is seen in patient who has low partial pressure of arterial oxygen and elevated c02.

Question 5

which pain medication is safe for asthma patient?

Answer 5

Tylenol is safe.

But Ibuprofen can trigger asthma symptoms.

Question 6

for a patient with asthma attack, what would be the expect ABG?

Answer 6

partial pressure of carbon dioxide (Paco2) 50

Pac02 increases during asthma attack, normal is 35-45

Question 7

signs of overdose from ipratropium

Answer 7

blurred vision, HA and palpitations.

Question 8

worsening of status asthmaticus

Answer 8

patients with status asthmaticus who suddenly have absence of wheezing may have a complete airway obstruction.

Question 9

which diseases experience COPD?

Answer 9

chronic bronchitis

Question 10

how does cystic fibrosis (CF) cause airway obstruction?

Answer 10

by secretion of thick and sticky mucus

Question 11

what test can diagnose cystic fibrosis?

Answer 11

sweat chloride analysis

Question 12

which two assessment findings are changes secondary to chronic COPD?

Answer 12

barrel chest and finger clubbing

Question 13

what is cystic fibrosis caused by?

Answer 13

CF is a genetic disorder with the presence of B. cepacia bacterial infection

Question 14

oxygen level acceptable for patients with COPD

Answer 14

90%

Question 15

acute emphysema

Answer 15

causes air hunger due to weakening of the diaphragm muscle.

Question 16

heart failure can cause pelural effusion due to:

Answer 16

increased venous pressure