path-ch.9 disease of respiratory Flashcards

1
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Pontiac fever is a milder form of legionellosis, both forms are not contagious.

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true

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2
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The primary function of the pulmonary system is are?

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Ventilation and respiration

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3
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Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulalomatous disorder mostly commonly detected in the lungs.

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true

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4
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Atelectasis an airless or collapsed state of pulmonary tissue may result from?

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All of the above

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5
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The common cold is a larger group of minor illness cause by what?

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Almost 200 viruses or from mycoplasma

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6
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Lung cancer is the most common cause of death worldwide for men and woman.

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true

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7
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__is a destructive disease of the alveoli and adjacent capillary walls resulting in chronic dyspnea, cough, and characteristic barrel chest.

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Emphysema

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8
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Early detection of lung cancer has proven survival

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false

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9
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Of the primary importance of diagnosis of hemoptysis is (nosebleed)?

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Determine the source of bleeding

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10
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Due to the improved prevention and treatment measures for tuberculosis, tb is no longer considered a public health risk.

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false

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11
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A crooked nasal septum or deviated can cause?

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All of the above

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12
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Stasis of blood flow from immobility, injury to vessel or predisposition to clot formation increase risk of?

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Pulmonary embolism

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13
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Allergic rhinitis or sinusitis can lead to inflammation of the mucosa of sinuses and resulting sinusitis

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True

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14
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__ is a fungal disease originating in the lungs occurring Midwestern USA

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Histoplasmosis

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15
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The Epstein-Barr viruses is the cause of?

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Infectious mononucleosis MONO

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16
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A double fracture of three or more ribs resulting instability in chest wall describes

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Flail chest

17
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Growths that form distended mucus membranes protruding into nasal cavities are called.

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Nasal polyps

18
Q

Most cases the prognosis of lung cancer is good, because people seek medical attention before metastasis occurs?

A

False

19
Q

Occupational disease that causes progressive chronic inflammation and infection in the lungs from inhalation of inorganic dust are termed.

A

Pneumoconiosis

20
Q

Asbestosis, anthracosis and silicosis are considered occupational diseases.

A

True

21
Q

Sever hypoxemia in a pt who has recently experienced trauma is called shock lung or?

A

Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

22
Q

A collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, resulting in a collapsed lung describes condition called?

A

Pneumothorax

23
Q

History of smoking is listed as an etiologic factor in bronchitis, bronchiectasis, emphasymea, and lung cancer?

A

True

24
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___ refers to a obstructed disease of the lungs bronchitis, bronchiectasis, asthma, emphasymea and pneumocons?

A

copd

25
Q

Pneumonia-like disease caused by bacteria that thrive in warm-moist environments and inhaled are.

A

Legionella infection

26
Q

Prophylactic use of vaccines against influenza is effective in reducing occurrence of disease in older and infirm adults.

A

True

27
Q

Most common site for head and neck tumors?

A

Larynx

28
Q

Permanent irreversible dilation or distortion of bronchi resulting in destruction of muscular bronchia wall describes?

A

Bronchiectasis

29
Q

Exposure to primary and secondary smoke makes individual more susceptible to respiratory conditions

A

True

30
Q

Who is at most risk for respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia?

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All of the above

31
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Target groups from influenza are 65+ healthcare workers and high risk people.

A

True

32
Q

Hemothorax is life threatening and requires emergency care?

A

True

33
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Treatment of sinusitis may include?

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All of the above

34
Q

Treatment of pneumonia includes?

A

Organism-specific antibiotics for pneumonia

35
Q

Acute bronchitis usually caused by bacterial, so no prevention exist?

A

False

36
Q

Maintenance of the acid base balance of blood is linked to the function of what?

A

Lungs and the kidneys

37
Q

Common symptom of the larynx is?

A

Dysphonia

38
Q

Area of the contained infectious material in the lung is known as what

A

Pulmonary abscess