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Ch 40
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A patient suspected of having cancer of the lung shows what symptom(s)? | All are correct |
| Aspiration of fluid from the pleural space is: | thoracentesis |
| What is the medication classification of loratadine (Claritin, Alavert)? | Antihistamine |
| Inflammation of the sinuses is called: | sinusitis |
| Infants have narrow airways, with a short and softer trachea and tend to breathe through their noses. Infants are abdominal breathers and have immature respiratory muscles, meaning fatigue with breathing difficulties can set in quickly. | Both statements are correct. |
| The procedure that measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs is: | spirometry |
| The exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between lung tissue and the bloodstream occurs in the: | alveoli |
| What is a term for difficulty breathing? | Dyspnea |
| What is the medication classification of fluticasone (Flovent HFA)? | Corticosteroid, nasal and inhaled |
| What is the medication classification of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)? | Decongestant |
| What can cause pneumonia? | All are correct |
| What is the medication classification of montelukast (Singulair)? | Leukotriene receptor antagonist |
| A respiratory infection also called whooping cough is: | pertussis |
| What is the term for an abnormal pattern of varying shallow and deep breathing? | Cheyne-Stokes respiration |
| An air sac at the end of a bronchiole is a(n): | alveolus |
| What is the medication classification of phenylephrine (Suphedrine PE)? | Decongestant |
| A blood test to help diagnose tuberculosis is: | QuantiFERON-TB Gold test. |
| Air or gas in the pleural cavity, causing the luWhat condition causes inflammation of the trachea and larynx and causes a harsh, bark-like cough? | pneumothorax |
| What is the medication classification of prednisone (Sterapred)? | Corticosteroid, oral |
| What condition describes the need to sit or stand to breathe comfortably? | Orthopnea |
| The term for a nosebleed is: | epistaxis |
| A condition triggered by an allergen, causing itchy nose, mouth, eyes, and throat is called: | rhinitis |
| What is the medication classification of cetirizine (Zyrtec, Alleroff)? | Antihistamine |
| A chronic infectious disease caused by bacteria and diagnosed by a TST and QFT is: | pulmonary tuberculosis. |
| Inflammation of the voice box is: | laryngitis |
| Abnormally rapid breathing is called: | hyperventilation |
| A test to measure the volume of inhaled and exhaled air, and the time required for each is: | spirometry |
| A respiratory infection also called whooping cough is: | pertussis |
| The term for the part of the throat that is posterior to the mouth. | Oropharynx |
| A noninvasive test used to measure the oxygen saturation of the blood. | Pulse oximetry |
| Expectoration of blood is: | hemoptysis |
| The procedure that measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs is: | spirometry |
| Inflammation of the throat is: | pharyngitis |
| A bacterial respiratory infection characterized by sore throat, fever, and headache is: | diphtheria |
| What is the medication classification of budesonide (Rhinocort)? | Corticosteroid, nasal and inhaled |
| What is the medication classification of cetirizine (Zyrtec, Alleroff)? | Antihistamine |
| What inherited disorder causes mucus to build up in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs and increases the person’s risk of infection? | Cystic fibrosis |
| What is the medication classification of prednisolone (Flo-Pred, Orapred, Pediapred)? | Corticosteroid, oral |
| What are continuous rumbling sounds heard on auscultation? | Rhonchi |
| Absence of breathing is: | apnea |
| A condition of greater than normal amounts of carbon dioxide in the blood is: | hypercapnia. |
| This classification of medication relaxes the smooth muscles of the bronchi. | Bronchodilators |
| The signs of an asthma attack include: | cough or wheeze. |
| Bubbling or popping sound heard on auscultation is called: | rales |
| What is an abnormal enlargement of the distal phalanges as a result of diminished oxygen in the blood? | Clubbing |
| An exchange of gases between the cells in the body and the blood. | Internal respiration |
| This classification of medication thins the secretions in the bronchial tubes to make it easier to cough up the mucus. | Expectorants |
| Excessive drainage from the nose is called: | rhinorrhea |
| Inflammation of the pleura caused by bacteria, fungus, parasites, or viruses and causes stabbing pain with inspiration is: | pleurisy |
| A test to diagnose TB is: | a Mantoux test. |
| A variety of pathogens cause inflammation of the lungs, or: | pneumonia |
| What is the medication classification of dextromethorphan (Benylin)? | Antitussive |
| Individuals who consistently test positive on TB skin screening tests but are asymptomatic and not infectious are in which stage of TB? | Latent TB |
| A test to diagnose cystic fibrosis is a: | sweat test. |
| As a person ages, the diaphragm grows weaker. The respiratory muscles become weaker and there is an increase in tissue elasticity. | Statement one is correct and statement two is incorrect. |
| What is the medication classification of diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Unisom)? | Antihistamine |
| Which is not a paranasal sinus? | Mandibular |
| An abnormal condition of coal dust in the lungs is: | black lung disease. |
| What is the medication classification of albuterol (Ventolin HFA, Proventil)? | Bronchodilator |
| What respiratory disorder is a chronic disease that causes bronchospasms, airway swelling, and mucus that clogs the airway? | Asthma |
| This classification of medication relieves local congestion in the nasal and sinus tissues. | Decongestants |
| A collapsed lung is: | atelectasis |
| What is the term for a high-pitched noisy breathing? | Stridor |
| The __________ closes off the trachea during swallowing so that food goes into the esophagus. | epiglottis |
| What condition causes inflammation of the trachea and larynx and causes a harsh, bark-like cough? | Croup |
| The insertion of an instrument through the mouth to visualize the trachea and bronchi. | Bronchoscopy |
| This classification of medication blocks the action of substances that cause asthma and allergic rhinitis. | Leukotriene receptor antagonists |
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