COPD

Question 1

COPD

Answer 1

abnormal inflammatory response of lungs

Question 2

emphysema

Answer 2

enlargement of airway

Question 3

chronic bronchitis

Answer 3

broncioles are inflamed

Question 4

risk factors

Answer 4

smoking, chemicals/dust, pollution, infection, genetics, aging

Question 5

clinical manifestations

Answer 5

develops slowly, cough, dyspnea, sputum production, use of accessory muscles, under weight, chronic fatigue, wheezes

Question 6

cor pulmonale

Answer 6

hypertophy of R side of heart. leads to R sided failure

Question 7

what causes cor pulmonale

Answer 7

pulmonary hypertension

Question 8

signs of cor pulmonale

Answer 8

jugular distention (from back up of blood), peripheral edema

Question 9

exacerbations

Answer 9

acute change in pt usual dyspnea, use of accessory muscles, central cyanosis, peripheral edema, R sided failure

Question 10

drug therapy

Answer 10

bronchodilator, oxygen therapy

Question 11

bronchodilator

Answer 11

reduces dypsnea and increases FEV (advair/symbicort)

Question 12

oxygen therapy

Answer 12

treat hypoxemia, use venturi mask