FEV1 and FVC Flashcards
1
Q
In ____ diseases, there is a greater decrease in FEV1 than FVC
A
Obstructive Lung Disease
2
Q
In Restrictive lang disease, the decrease in FEV1/FVC is ____ (decreased, normal, increased)
A
normal or increased
The FVC is greatly decreased
3
Q
The FRC is increased in ____ lung diseases
A
Obstructive lung diseases
4
Q
Patient’s with lung fibrosis has a ____ (decreased, normal, increased) FVC
A
Decreased
5
Q
The primary drive to breath in COPD patients is ____
A
Hypoxic drive
6
Q
The normal FEV1/FVC value is ____
A
80%
7
Q
___ is the total volume of air expired of forced maximal exhalation
A
FVC
8
Q
____ is the volume of air expired after 1 second of forced maximal exhalation
A
FEV1
