Exam 21: Diseases of the Respiratory System

According to a meta-analysis examining the relationship between cigarette smoking and nutrient intake, smokers have lower intakes of _______________ and fiber compared to nonsmokers.

List the different parts of the pulmonary system.

List the three major cause-related categories of pneumonia.

What mineral deficiencies are common in people with CF?

Chronic bronchitis is characterized by increased air flow rates and hypocapnia.

In COPD, hyperinflation of the lungs leads to feelings of unnecessary fullness and bloating at mealtime due to the flattening of which organ?

What is the term for an increase in the size of the right ventricle of the heart caused by resistance to the passage of blood through the lungs?

TS is an 80-year-old female 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 while eating and drinking. HT: 5'1"          WT: 104 pounds          UBW: 115 pounds -What percent weight loss has TS experienced?

What type of medication is used to open or relax the bronchial tubes and relieve shortness of breath?

Inflammation is the primary problem in asthma and is thought to be primarily_______________ mediated.

Which fatty acids play a role in reducing a systemic inflammatory response?

What type of medication are fluoroquinolones?

Insufficient levels of which vitamin may be linked to bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in premature newborns?

What vitamin deficiency is relatively common in people with CF?

Asthma is usually divided into two types: sinus and bronchus asthma.

TS is an 80-year-old female 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 while eating and drinking. HT: 5'1"          WT: 104 pounds          UBW: 115 pounds -What dietary supplements are most beneficial for TS?

Describe the cause of cystic fibrosis (CF).

Because of increased _______________ losses, individuals with CF should consume a high _______________ diet, particularly during the summer months or if they live in hot climates.

TS is an 80-year-old female 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 while eating and drinking. HT: 5'1"          WT: 104 pounds          UBW: 115 pounds -According to a registered dietitian, how much average protein does TS need per day?

How much higher are the energy needs of infants with BPD compared to those of healthy infants?