22. Respiratory System

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Lung Cancer - Overview

Chronic Bronchitis vs Emphysema Pathophysiology, Treatment

Asthma Treatment, Symptoms, Pathophysiology

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__________ is the inflammation of the nasal mucosa accompanied by excessive mucus production, nasal congestion, and postnasal drip.

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__________, or lung collapse, is a homeostatic imbalance that occurs when a bronchiole becomes plugged.

Which of the following occurs during infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS)?

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Which form of hypoxia occurs when body cells are unable to use O₂ even though adequate amounts are delivered? (This type of hypoxia is usually the consequence of metabolic poisons, such as cyanide.)

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Emphysema is distinguished by permanent enlargement of the alveoli and loss of lung elasticity.

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Lung cancer is among the easiest forms of cancer to successfully treat and cure.

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Which of the following conditions would NOT decrease the total respiratory compliance?

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Multiple Choice More than one choice may apply. Disorders classified as COPDs include a. pneumonia. b. emphysema. c. bronchitis. d. sleep apnea.

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A surgeon removed three adjacent bronchopulmonary segments from the left lung of a patient with TB. Almost half of the lung was removed, yet there was no severe bleeding, and relatively few blood vessels had to be cauterized (closed off). Why was the surgery so easy to perform?

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Mr. B. has had chronic advanced emphysema for 15 years. While hospitalized with a respiratory infection, he goes into respiratory distress. Without thinking, his nurse immediately administers pure oxygen, which causes Mr. B. to stop breathing. Why?

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Which of the following statements is false?

a. COPD has three subclasses: emphysema, small airway disease, and chronic bronchitis.

b. An obstructive disease pattern is characterized by increased airway resistance, which makes expiration difficult.

c. Asthma is characterized by bronchoconstriction, airway inflammation, and excessive mucus secretion.

d. Research has demonstrated that cigarette smoking only marginally increases the risk of lung cancer.

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