Emphysema

Question 1

What medications can be given via nebulizer for COPD?

Answer 1

Albuterol and ipratropium bromide

Question 2

What Does COPD Stand for?

Answer 2

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Question 3

What are the two main branches of COPD when it comes to the prehospital patient?

Answer 3

Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

Question 4

How old are the majority of Emphysema patients?

Answer 4

Greater than 75 years old

Question 5

Name 3 risk factors for emphysema

Answer 5

Possible answers include smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, occupational exposure to inhalants, history of tuberculosis, asthma, congestive heart failure

Question 6

What physical change occurs in emphysema that leads to decreased oxygenation?

Answer 6

Decreased alveolar surface area participating in pulmonary respiration

Question 7

Emphysema is more common in males or females?

Answer 7

Males

Question 8

What is the goal oxygenation for patients in respiratory distress?

Answer 8

94% or greater

Question 9

What is important documentation to look for in elderly patients’ houses?

Answer 9

POLST form or DNR/DNI

Question 10

Deficiency in what naturally occurring protein can cause emphysema?

Answer 10

Alpha-1 antitrypsin