Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
A male smoker has a chronic cough and has had numerous
RTIs. What is the most likely finding?
A.
Increased expiratory flow rates
B.
Decreased functional residual capacity
C.
Increased erythropoietin production
D.
Restrictive pattern on spirometry
A
C
Pt has COPD! COPD can cause hypoxia sufficient to stimulate increased
erythropoietin production by the kidney.
