RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

Question 1

chronic, irreversible obstruction of airflow.
The airways and air sacs lose their
elastic quality.

Answer 1

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Question 2

The greatest risk factor of this condition is

Answer 2

cigarette smoking.

Question 3

(there is damage in the alveoli),

Answer 3

emphysema

Question 4

persistently inflamed ang mga airway passages
particularly the bronchi.

Answer 4

Chronic bronchitis

Question 5

Use short-acting bronchodilators as
needed

Answer 5

Stage 1: Mild COPD

Question 6

Maintenance therapy with 1 or more bronchodilators,
pulmonary rehabilitation

Answer 6

Stage 2: Moderate COPD

Question 7

Maintenance therapy with 1 or more bronchodilators
Inhaled corticosteroids, pulmonary rehabilitation

Answer 7

Stage 3: Severe COPD

Question 8

Aka: “Hay Fever”
An inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose

Answer 8

Allergic Rhinitis

Question 9

Difference between Antihistamines/H1 Blockers (1st gen and 2nd gen

Answer 9

1st gen - More lipid soluble More sedating
2nd gen - Less lipid soluble Less sedating