path-ch.9 disease of respiratory Flashcards

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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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The primary function of the pulmonary system is are?

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Ventilation and respiration

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

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true

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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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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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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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A crooked nasal septum or deviated can cause?

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All of the above

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

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

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Pneumoconiosis

20
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Asbestosis, anthracosis and silicosis are considered occupational diseases.

21
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Sever hypoxemia in a pt who has recently experienced trauma is called shock lung or?

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Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

22
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A collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, resulting in a collapsed lung describes condition called?

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Pneumothorax

23
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History of smoking is listed as an etiologic factor in bronchitis, bronchiectasis, emphasymea, and lung cancer?

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

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Pneumonia-like disease caused by bacteria that thrive in warm-moist environments and inhaled are.
Legionella infection
26
Prophylactic use of vaccines against influenza is effective in reducing occurrence of disease in older and infirm adults.
True
27
Most common site for head and neck tumors?
Larynx
28
Permanent irreversible dilation or distortion of bronchi resulting in destruction of muscular bronchia wall describes?
Bronchiectasis
29
Exposure to primary and secondary smoke makes individual more susceptible to respiratory conditions
True
30
Who is at most risk for respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia?
All of the above
31
Target groups from influenza are 65+ healthcare workers and high risk people.
True
32
Hemothorax is life threatening and requires emergency care?
True
33
Treatment of sinusitis may include?
All of the above
34
Treatment of pneumonia includes?
Organism-specific antibiotics for pneumonia
35
Acute bronchitis usually caused by bacterial, so no prevention exist?
False
36
Maintenance of the acid base balance of blood is linked to the function of what?
Lungs and the kidneys
37
Common symptom of the larynx is?
Dysphonia
38
Area of the contained infectious material in the lung is known as what
Pulmonary abscess