Respiratory System Disorders - Bronchitis

Question 1

Bronchitis

Answer 1

the acute or chronic inflammation and/or infection of the mucous membranes of the bronchial passages of the respiratory tract

Question 2

The main symptom of acute bronchitis is a ____

Answer 2

cough lasting for more than five to seven days

Question 3

Chronic bronchitis patients with a productive cough that persists for ____ may need further evaluation to possibly diagnose asthma or COPD

Answer 3

several months

Question 4

Bronchitis is primarily caused by a ____

Answer 4

viral infection

Question 5

Due to increasing trends of antibiotic resistance, many healthcare organizations are taking steps to ensure antibiotics ____ prescribed regularly for acute bronchitis

Answer 5

aren’t

Question 6

Patients commonly use ____, ____, and ____ to treat pain and reduce inflammation

Answer 6

• acetaminophen
• ibuprofen
• naproxen

Question 7

Patients can use ____ and ____ to relieve coughing

Answer 7

guaifenesin and dextromethorphan