Download COPD: Pathophysiology, Disease Process, and Outcomes

COPD: Pathophysiology, Disease Process, and Outcomes
1.
COPD is a:
a. Progressive and preventable disease
b. Disease with an early age of onset
c. Often curable disease
d. Uncommon disorder
2.
COPD risk factors include:
a. Age, genetics, history of alcoholism
b. Age, socioeconomic status, history of chronic bronchitis
c. Age, smoking, history of rheumatological diseases
d. Age, body weight, history of chronic bronchitis
3.
To properly diagnose COPD, what test needs to be performed?
a. PaCO2
b. Post bronchodilator O2 saturation
c. Spirometry
d. Serial blood gases
4.
Two subjective measurement scales of patient status are:
a. CAT test and mMRC
b. NYHA and CAT
c. MMHS and CAT
d. NYHA and MMHS
5.
For patients with COPD, low body mass index is an indicator of poor prognosis
a. True
b. False
6.
The most effective treatment for improving dyspnea symptoms is:
a. Albuterol as needed
b. Atrovent around the clock
c. Pulmonary rehab program
d. Home oxygen therapy
7.
A “LAMA” medication is a:
a. Long acting bronchodilator
b. Albuterol
c. Fluticasone
d. Long acting anti-cholinergic
8.
The most common cause of COPD exacerbations are:
a. Pulmonary Infections
b. Other comorbid conditions
c. Non-compliance with medications
d. Pulmonary embolism
9.
Cardioselective beta blockers are contraindicated in COPD patients
a. True
b. False
10. Comorbid diseases commonly associated with COPD include:
a. Osteoporosis
b. Diabetes
c. Depression
d. All of the above