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27 Cards in this Set
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The site along the respiratory tree that is without cartilage support and is consequently subject to asthmatic attack is the ___. |
bronchioles |
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In persons 5-40 years of age, the ____ most commonly cause colds. |
rhinovirus |
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Colds are primarily spread by ___. |
infected fingers |
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Most respiratory infections are caused by ___. |
viruses |
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Bacterial rhinosinusitis that lasts for two weeks is classified as __. |
acute |
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All influenza viruses undergo antigenic shift. T/F |
true |
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New influenza vaccines must be developed each flu season due to mutations/changes in viral surface antigens. T/F |
true |
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A positive TB test indicates the presence of antibodies to the TB organism as a result of an immune system response, but does not necessarily indicate the presence of an active infection. T/F |
true |
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Someone with COPD can experience a drop in blood pH due to accumulation of CO2. T/F |
true |
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Inflammation, excessive mucus secretion, and difficult expiration are symptomatic of ___. |
both asthma and COPD |
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Bronchioconstriction is a symptom of ___. |
asthma |
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Loss of elastic tissue in the alveoli of the lung is symptomatic of ___. |
COPD |
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Asthma attacks can be precipitated by exercise, hormonal changes, & emotional upset. T/F |
true |
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A common cause of bacterial pneumonia in both the community and hospital setting is __. |
S. aureus |
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Most respiratory disorders in infants produce a decrease in ___. |
lung compliance |
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Which of the following acute respiratory infections in children poses the greatest threat of severe hypoxia caused by inflammatory edema? |
epiglottitis |
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Atelectasis is most commonly caused by __. |
airway obstruction |
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Acute onset bronchial asthma causes wheezing and breathlessness as a result of ___. |
airway inflammation |
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Cystic fibrosis is characterized by ___ |
salt depletion |
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The common results of respiratory failure are hypoxemia and hypercapnia. T/F |
true |
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Gastroesophageal reflux is common in infants. T/F |
true |
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Which of the following are risk factors for esophageal cancer? |
all choices represent established risk factors |
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Helicobacter pylori is successful in colonizing the stomach because of its flagella and the enzymes and cytokines it produces. T/F |
true |
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Duodenal ulcers can occur in the stomach or the duodenum. T/F |
true |
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Stress is currently considered a principle causative factor for peptic ulcers. T/F |
false |
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____ is an acute, fulminating condition that is characterized by necrotic lesions and multiple (bloody) stools. |
ulcerative colitis |
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___ is often first diagnosed in teenagers, is characterized by skip lesions, and can result in fistula that connect the jejunum and ileum. |
chrons disease |