Exam 21: Diseases of the Respiratory System

Which of the following patients is at highest risk for developing aspiration pneumonia?

Case Study TS is an 80 yo F admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD.She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach. HT: 5'1"       WT: 104#      UBW: 115# -What is TS's % UBW?

Respiratory changes in _____ occur quickly in response to acid-base disturbances, and can help to restore balance by altering the blood pH

Case Study TS is an 80 yo F admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD.She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach. HT: 5'1"       WT: 104#      UBW: 115# -What % weight loss has TS experienced?

Which of the following terms refers to difficulty breathing?

Increased production of abnormal RBC is also a late complication of COPD This is called secondary

There is some evidence showing a positive relationship between dietary _____ and healthy lung function

HD is a 21 yo M who has cystic fibrosis.His physician fears that HD's nutritional status is not optimal and has referred him and his family to you for nutrition counseling.The physician has provided you with HD's medical record, and it shows that he is lethargic, has been vomiting, and has been diagnosed with dehydration.In addition, a bone mineral density scan reveals osteopenia.He reports good appetite and increased intake but the physician believes that both the patient and his family have been non-compliant with nutrition-related recommendations and that HD is not growing as expected.He has been on corticosteroids since early childhood, has gone to chest physiotherapy, and has taken his vitamins "on and off." -Which of the following will the registered dietitian also recommend based on the above?

Beta agonists

Case Study TS is an 80 yo F admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD.She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach. HT: 5'1"       WT: 104#      UBW: 115# -The registered dietitian is called in on this case How much protein would he/she recommend for TS?