COPD Flashcards
Which of the following is the most significant modifiable risk factor for COPD?
A) Age
B) Male gender
C) Cigarette smoking
D) Poor diet
Answer: C) Cigarette smoking
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a risk factor for COPD. Which population is most likely to be affected?
A) Elderly men
B) Young adults before the age of 40
C) Women over 60
D) Children under 10
Answer: B) Young adults before the age of 40
Which of the following is NOT typically a differential diagnosis for COPD?
A) Asthma
B) Congestive heart failure
C) Cystic fibrosis
D) Diabetes mellitus
Answer: D) Diabetes mellitus
What is the key diagnostic feature for COPD using pulmonary function tests?
A) FEV1/FVC ratio less than 0.70
B) Increased total lung capacity
C) Normal diffusing capacity
D) Reversible airflow obstruction
Answer: A) FEV1/FVC ratio less than 0.70
Which of the following is a red flag indicating a potential exacerbation of COPD?
A) Mild, persistent cough
B) Increased dyspnea and purulent sputum
C) Mild fatigue
D) Occasional wheezing
Answer: B) Increased dyspnea and purulent sputum
Which medication is commonly prescribed as a long-acting muscarinic agent for COPD?
A) Albuterol
B) Tiotropium
C) Salmeterol
D) Roflumilast
Answer: B) Tiotropium
For a patient with COPD and purulent sputum, which type of medication would be appropriate to consider?
A) Inhaled corticosteroids
B) Antibiotics
C) Long-acting beta-agonists
D) PDE4 inhibitors
Answer: B) Antibiotics
Which of the following is an important educational point for a patient newly diagnosed with COPD?
A) Smoking cessation
B) Avoiding physical activity
C) Limiting fluid intake
D) Using cough suppressants regularly
Answer: A) Smoking cessation
How often should a patient with severe but stable COPD have follow-up visits?
A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Every 6 months
D) Yearly
Answer: D) Yearly
Which of the following is a potential complication of COPD that may require pulmonology referral?
A) Chronic kidney disease
B) Right-sided heart failure
C) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
D) Type 2 diabetes
Answer: B) Right-sided heart failure
Which of the following is a common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A) Frequent urination
B) Chronic productive cough
C) Skin rash
D) Abdominal pain
Answer: B) Chronic productive cough
Which diagnostic test is key for diagnosing COPD?
A) Blood glucose test
B) Pulmonary function test (PFT)
C) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
D) MRI scan
Answer: B) Pulmonary function test (PFT)
What is a typical symptom of an acute bronchitis episode?
A) Severe headache
B) Productive or non-productive cough
C) Sudden weight gain
D) Joint pain
Answer: B) Productive or non-productive cough
Which symptom is a typical sign of an advanced case of emphysema?
A) Cyanosis
B) Severe dyspnea on exertion
C) Chronic productive cough
D) Edema
Answer: B) Severe dyspnea on exertion
Which symptom is more characteristic of chronic bronchitis than emphysema?
A) Severe dyspnea on exertion
B) Weight loss
C) Chronic productive cough
D) Barrel chest
Answer: C) Chronic productive cough
