COPD

Question 1

Best INITIAL test for COPD

Answer 1

Chest xray

Question 2

Most ACCURATE test for COPD

Answer 2

Pulmonary Function Test

Question 3

BEST DIAGNOSTIC test during ACUTE EXACERBATION

Answer 3

ABG

Question 4

Target oxygen saturation for COPD

Answer 4

> 90%

Question 5

MC risk factor for COPD

Answer 5

smoking

Question 6

Primary pathophysiology of COPD

Answer 6

Airflow obstruction

Question 7

COPD

Answer 7

Emphysema
Bronchitis
Small Airways Disease <2 mm

Question 8

Risk Factors of COPD

Answer 8

Cigarette smoking
Airway hyperresponsiveness
Respiratory Infections
Ambient Air Pollution
Smoking exposure

Question 9

Classic Symptoms of COPD

Answer 9

Dyspnea - progressive over time
Chronic cough
Chronic sputum production

Question 10

Defined by the presence of COUGH and SPUTUM PRODUCTION for at least 3 mos in each of 2 consecutive years

Answer 10

Chronic Bronchitis

Question 11

Normal value of Reid Index (COPD)

Answer 11

<0.40

Question 12

3 MC symptoms of COPD

Answer 12

Cough
Sputum production
Exertional Dyspnea

Question 13

Form of emphysema seen with CIGARETTE SMOKING (UPPER LOBE dominant)

Answer 13

Centrilobular emphysema

Question 14

Form of emphysema seen in ALPHA 1 ANTITRYPSIN DEFICIENCY (LOWER LOBE dominant)

Answer 14

Panlobular emphysema

Question 15

Form of emphysema associated with significant airway inflammation

Answer 15

Paraseptal emphysema

Question 16

Major physiologic change in COPD

Answer 16

Airflow limitation

Question 17

Major risk factor of COPD

Answer 17

Cigarette smoking

Question 18

Major predictor of FEV1

Answer 18

Pack years of cigarette smoking

Question 19

Risk of COPD mortality is closely associated with

Answer 19

Reduced FEV1

Question 20

Independent poor prognostic factor in COPD

Answer 20

Wasting

Question 21

Refers to the paradoxical movement of the rib cage

Answer 21

Hoover sign