Day 2 - Respiratory Through Lifespan Flashcards
1
Q
What is emphysema described as?
A
A chronic, irreversible inflammatory condition affecting the airway
2
Q
Oxygen should always be withheld from a patient with COPD
A
No false
3
Q
Which test is used to aid the diagnosis of COPD?
A
Spirometry
4
Q
At what point does bronchiolitis peak in its symptoms?
A
3-5 days
5
Q
The most common cause of bronchiolitis is?
A
Viral
6
Q
What is the most common age group to experience bronchiolitis?
A
Up to 2 years old
7
Q
Asthma is regarded as an allergic inflammatory response. Which type of cell releases histamine in asthma?
A
Mast cell
8
Q
What immunoglobulin (antibody type) attaches to mast cells causing them to release histamine which produces the symptoms of asthma?
A
IgE
