COPD

Question 1

Types of emphysema according to anatomical site

Answer 1

. Centrilobular
. Panlobular
. Distal (paraseptal)
. Irregular

Question 2

M/C type of emphysema causing symptoms according to anatomical site

Answer 2

Centriacinar

Question 3

Types of emphysema seen in alpha 1 antitripsin deficiency

Answer 3

Panacinar

Question 4

Type of emphysema seen in lower lobes mainly

Answer 4

Panacinar emphysema

Question 5

Most common form of emphysema

Answer 5

Irregular

Question 6

Spirometry showing
decreased FEV1,
Decreased FEV1/FVC <70% of predicted
Increased OR normal FVC

These are indicative of which disease

Answer 6

COPD

Question 7

What is the methylxanthines used for rescue (short acting) in an acute exacerbation of chest condition

Answer 7

Aminophylline short acting for rescue
Theophylline long acting for maintenance

Question 8

Blood esinophils count that has greatest benefit from inhaled corticosteroids

Answer 8

> 300 cell/microliter

Question 9

Systemic corticosteroid used in exacerbation of COPD

Answer 9

Prednisolone 40 mg/day for 7 days

Question 10

Rudlomilast is contraindicated with……

Answer 10

Methylxanthines

Question 11

Macrolide used in management of COPD exacerbation

Answer 11

Azithromycin 250 mg/day fpr 1 yr