Respiratory Pathophysiology

Question 1

emphysema has two types

Answer 1

panacinar and centriobular

Question 2

panacinar
-affects what structure
-which lobe
-cause

Answer 2

-big holes and empty spaces
-affects alveoli
-distributed t/o lungs
-loss of surface for air exchange
-lower lobes
-genetic

Question 3

centriobulbar
-affects what structure
-which lobe
-cause

Answer 3

-upper lobes
-respiratory bronchioles;smaller airways affected
-smoking
-progression to chronic bronchitis

Question 4

PaCO2 and PaO2 affects in emphysema

Answer 4

may be normal
-increased in hyperventilation
-slight decrease Q: muscle wasting, fatigue

Question 5

obstructive disorder is particularly on forced inhalation or exhalation

Answer 5

exhalation

Question 6

what are examples of obstructive disorders

Answer 6

asthma
COPD
bronchiolitis
bronchioectasis
cystic fibrosis

Question 7

is FEVI/FVC increase or decrease

Answer 7

decrease; less than 70%