Exam 21: Diseases of the Respiratory System

Pulmonary edema increases the thickness of the alveolar and capillary space, leading to impaired gas exchange, hypoxia, and overall increased work of breathing.

What do anticholinergics do?​

Malnutrition associated with poor intake appears to have an impact on the strength and endurance of respiratory muscles, particularly the diaphragm.

What is the most important supplemental enzyme for CF patients?​

List the three major cause-related categories of pneumonia.

Compared to basal energy requirements, how much energy intake is recommended (on average) for patients admitted to a hospital due to an exacerbation of COPD?​

What percent weight loss has TS experienced?​

What kind of fatty acids play a role in reducing a systemic inflammatory response?​

_______________ are chemical mediators produced by the body that contribute to the development of asthma.

What are the bubbly sounds called (heard via stethoscope) that may indicate pulmonary pathology?

Which of the following is an inflammatory (indirect) cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome?​

Increased rates of asthma, particularly in developed countries, parallel the rates of what other condition?​

What is the term for an accumulation of fluid between the two outer membranes surrounding the lungs?​

Cardiac complications of COPD include _______________ and _______________ ventricular failure.

What type of medication are fluoroquinolones?​

An upper respiratory infection is commonly known as the _______________.

The use of glucocorticosteroids, systemic inflammation, smoking, vitamin D deficiency, low BMI, low fat-free mass, and decreased mobility increase the incidence of _______________ in people with COPD.

Because of immature swallowing function and oral aversion related to endotracheal and suctioning stimuli, nutrition support for BPD patients typically includes enteral feedings.

What vitamin deficiency is relatively common in people with CF?​

The most common pulmonary function test is conducted with a machine called a spirometer.