COPD Flashcards
What symptom during rehabilitation may be a limiting factor from pneumonia
Dyspnea
The development of what symptoms during pulmonary rehab for pneumonia should prompt the PT to stop treatment and seek assistance
Febrile, severe cough, severe dyspnea
Patient with COPD complains of breathlessness while engaging in exercise. What is the appropriate saturation level of this individual
greater than/equal to 88%
Why is it incorrect to increase supplemental oxygen to 98% in COPD patient
Too much oxygen can be harmful
What are the benefits of pulmonary rehab for COPD?
Improve exercise capacity, reduce dyspnea, enhance quality of life, decrease hospitalizations
The term “reactive airway disease” is used to describe what type of situation?
Asthma
What is the extent of asthma symptoms?
Dyspnea, chest tightness, nonproductive cough, wheezing
Asthma
Chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by acute exacerbations interspersed with symptom-free periods
Emphysema
Anatomical term
Permanent and destructive enlargement of the airspaces
Chronic bronchitis
Clinical term
Chronic cough and sputum production
Pneumonia
Infection of the pulmonary parenchyma, may be caused by any number of microorganisms
Patient with COPD; what signs and symptoms should prompt a PT to stop treatment and seek assistance?
Marked increase in dyspnea
What class of drugs is most beneficial to achieve bronchodilation in patients with COPD?
Inhaled beta-2 agonists
What are characteristic results of a pulmonary function test for individuals with COPD?
Decreased peak expiratory flow rate and decreased FEV1/FVC
What are the “typical” signs and symptoms of. Community acquired pneumonia
Fever, shaking chills. Productive cough, dyspnea, chest pain
“Walking pneumonia” usually presents with what symptoms?
Gradual development of dry cough and dyspnea and may include other extra pulmonary symptoms like myalgias
Signs and symptoms of pneumonia are due to what
Inflammatory process and include secretion of cytokines
What is a major reason for hospitalization for individuals with COPD
Acute exacerbations of COPD
What response on a pulmonary fitness test would be expected after an individuals with an asthma episode takes their inhaled medication and is a goal of treatment
Improved FEV1/FVC ratio
Most individuals can monitor their asthma symptoms and use of what to provide info about their disease
Peak flow rate device
