Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
With increase age what happens to TLC and chest wall compliance and lung compliance
A
Chest wall ⬇ due to rib calcification
Lung ⬆due to loss elastic recoil
So residual volume⬆ and FVC ⬇ but TLC no change
2
Q
Varenicline
A
Partial agonist for nicotine alpha 4 beta 2 ACH
Use for smoke cessation