COPD

Question 1

Which inflammatory cell is involved in COPD?

Answer 1

neutrophils

Question 2

COPD is curable. True or false?

Answer 2

false, treatable but not curable

Question 3

Sputum production is associated with asthma, not COPD. True or false?

Answer 3

false, COPD

Question 4

In diagnosis of COPD, what is airflow obstruction defined as?

Answer 4

FEV less than 80% predicted and post bronchodilatory FEV/FVC less than 70% predicted

Question 5

Male gender is a risk factor for COPD. True or false?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Name 4 side effects of antimuscarinic drugs

Answer 6

Blurred vision, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation

Question 7

In treating COPD, what is the percentage of oxygen delivered?

Answer 7

24-28%

Question 8

What is the criteria for use of long-term oxygen therapy?

Answer 8

FEV < 35%

Question 9

Which vaccines are offered for COPD patients?

Answer 9

Annual influenza vaccine, Pneumococcal vaccine

Question 10

What are antibiotics given for in COPD?

Answer 10

Annual influenza vaccine, Pneumococcal vaccine

Question 11

Name a mucolytic that is used in COPD treatment

Answer 11

Carbocisteine

Question 12

What is hypercapnia?

Answer 12

CO2 retention

Question 13

What is cor pulmonale?

Answer 13

Right heart failure - usually due to COPD

Question 14

Case study: A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. His airways are obstructed because of?

Answer 14

loss of elastic recoil

Question 15

Reduced oxygenation of arterial blood is called what

Answer 15

hypoxaemia