respiratory conditions Flashcards
1
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asthma s/s include episodes of ____, ___, ____, and ____ particularly at night or in the early morning
A
- wheezing
- breathlessness
- chest tightness
- cough
2
Q
COPD more common in ____(men/women)
A
men
3
Q
genetic risk factor for COPD:
_____ _____ deficiency
A
alpha-1 antitrypsin
4
Q
COPD s/s (4)
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- chronic intermittent cough
- dypsnea
- chest tightness and wheezing
- increased sputum production
5
Q
advanced COPD s/s
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- fatigue
- weight loss
- anorexia
- prolonged expiratory phase
- decreased breath sound and/or wheezes in all fields
6
Q
___ ___ is a late manifestation of COPD, once this is developed the prognosis worsens
A
cor pulmonale
7
Q
____ is the most common symptom of chronic cor pulmonate
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dyspnea
8
Q
the main cause of COPD exacerbation are ____ or _____ infections
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bacterial or viral
9
Q
3 primary manifestations of COPD exacerbation
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- increased sputum volume
- increased dyspnea
- increased sputum purulence
10
Q
COPD group of conditions (3)
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- chronic bronchitis
- emphysema
- asthma
11
Q
chronic bronchitis s/s (4)
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- persistent, productive cough
- wheezing
- recurrent respiratory infections
- shortness of breath
12
Q
lung cancer s/s (5)
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- dyspnea
- coughing
- chest pain
- fatigue
- anorexia
13
Q
lung abscess s/s (3)
A
- weight loss
- elevated temp
- chronic cough
14
Q
COPD sputum
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translucent, grayish white
15
Q
lung abscess/bronchiectasis sputum
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purulent and foul smelling
