COPD Flashcards
1
Q
Normal value REID index
A
<0.40
2
Q
3 most common symptoms of COPD
A
Cough
Sputum production
Exertional dyspnea
3
Q
Form of EMPHYSEMA seen with CIGARETTE smoking (UPPER lobe dominant)
A
CENTRILOBULAR emphysema
**C — C
4
Q
Form of EMPHYSEMA seen in ALPHA-1 ANTITRYPSIN DEFICIENCY (LOWER lobe dominant)
A
PANLOBULAR emphysema
5
Q
Form of EMPHYSEMA associated with SIGNIFICANT AIRWAY INFLAMMATION
A
PARASEPTAL emphysema
6
Q
Major physiologic change in COPD
A
AIRFLOW LIMITATION
7
Q
MAJOR RISK FACTOR of COPD
A
CIGARETTE SMOKING
8
Q
MAJOR PREDICTOR of FEV1
A
PACK-YEARS OF CIGARETTE SMOKING
9
Q
Risk of COPD mortality is closely associated with
A
REDUCED FEV1
10
Q
Independent POOR PROGNOSTIC factor in COPD
A
WASTING
11
Q
What sign refers to PARADOXICAL MOVEMENT OF RIB CAGE
A
HOOVER sign
