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Question 1

What characterizes obstructive pulmonary diseases?

Answer 1

Changes in expiratory airflow rates and obstruction of airway

Question 2

What is chronic bronchitis characterized by?

Answer 2

Excessive mucus production with a chronic or recurrent cough

Question 3

List some signs and symptoms of chronic bronchitis.

Answer 3

Cyanosis
Dyspnea on exertion
Crackles
Tachycardia
Pedal edema
Unexplained weight gain

Question 4

What characterizes emphysema?

Answer 4

Progressive destruction of alveoli and their supporting structures
Barrel chest
Use of accessory muscles

Question 5

List some signs and symptoms of emphysema.

Answer 5

Crackles/wheezes
Clubbing
Dyspnea on exertion or at rest
Decreased weight

Question 6

What is a potential consequence of emphysema related to nutrition?

Answer 6

Be malnourished; check albumin and pre albumin levels

Question 7

What does COPD stand for?

Answer 7

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Question 8

What characterizes COPD?

Answer 8

Progressive airflow limitation that is not fully reversible where lung tissue becomes abnormally inflamed (chronic bronchitis + emphysema)

Ultimately fatal

Question 9

What are the signs and symptoms of COPD?

Answer 9

Chronic and progressive dyspnea
Coughing
Sputum production

Question 10

Name some vaccines relevant to respiratory health in the older adult

Answer 10

Pneumonia
COVID
RSV
Flu