Pulmonary - COPD - Quiz, Trivia & Questions

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All items taken from Current 2014 starting on p250 or from Jacoby lecture

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1.

Hx of cigarette smoking.
- A.
  
  Emphysema
- B.
  
  Chronic bronchitis
- C.
  
  Both/COPD in general
Correct Answer
C. Both/COPD in general

Explanation
Current 2014 p250

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2.

Excessive mucus and chronic productive cough.
- A.
  
  Emphysema
- B.
  
  Chronic bronchitis
- C.
  
  Both/COPD in general
Correct Answer
B. Chronic bronchitis

Explanation
Current 2014 p250

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3.

Abnormal, permanent enlargement of airspaces at alveolar level (destruction of walls) but no obvious fibrosis.
- A.
  
  Emphysema
- B.
  
  Chronic bronchitis
- C.
  
  Both/COPD in general
Correct Answer
A. Emphysema

Explanation
Current 2014 p250

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4.

Airflow limitation is progressive and not reversible (or not fully reversible - maybe a little).
- A.
  
  Emphysema
- B.
  
  Chronic bronchitis
- C.
  
  Both/COPD in general
Correct Answer
C. Both/COPD in general

Explanation
Current 2014 p250

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5.

"Pink puffer"
- A.
  
  Emphysema
- B.
  
  Chronic bronchitis
- C.
  
  Both/COPD
Correct Answer
A. Emphysema

Explanation
Current 2014 p252

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6.

"Blue bloater"
- A.
  
  Emphysema
- B.
  
  Chronic bronchitis
- C.
  
  Both/COPD in general
Correct Answer
B. Chronic bronchitis

Explanation
Current 2014 p252

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7.

COPD exacerbations are commonly precipitated by viral infection or environmental factors.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Current 2014 p251

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8.

In advanced COPD of this type, the major complaint is dyspnea, rarely with cough and sputum. Patients are thin and without peripheral edema. Your GA statement would be "Patient is a 55 yo underweight male, who appears uncomfortable, having difficulty breathing and using accessory muscles."
- A.
  
  Emphysema
- B.
  
  Chronic bronchitis
- C.
  
  Both/COPD in general
Correct Answer
A. Emphysema

Explanation
Current 2014 p252

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9.

In advanced COPD of this type, the major complaint is chronic productive cough with frequent chest infections. Dyspnea is mild. Patients are overweight and have peripheral edema. Your GA statement would be, "Patient is a 45 yo overweight male. He appears mostly comfortable but is wheezing."
- A.
  
  Emphysema
- B.
  
  Chronic bronchitis
- C.
  
  Both/COPD in general
Correct Answer
B. Chronic bronchitis

Explanation
Current 2014 p252

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10.

The following are firstline, long-term treatments for COPD. (check all that apply)
- A.
  
  Smoking cessation
- B.
  
  Oxygen therapy
- C.
  
  Inhaled bronchodilators, usually ipratropium
- D.
  
  Corticosteroids
Correct Answer(s)
A. Smoking cessation
B. Oxygen therapy
C. Inhaled bronchodilators, usually ipratropium
D. Corticosteroids

Explanation
Current 2014 p252-254

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The following are potential surgical treatment options for COPD:
- A.
  
  Lung transplant
- B.
  
  Lung volume reduction
- C.
  
  Bullectomy
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
Current 2014 p256

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Pulmonary - COPD

Hx of cigarette smoking.

Excessive mucus and chronic productive cough.

Abnormal, permanent enlargement of airspaces at alveolar level (destruction of walls) but no obvious fibrosis.

Airflow limitation is progressive and not reversible (or not fully reversible - maybe a little).

"Pink puffer"

"Blue bloater"

COPD exacerbations are commonly precipitated by viral infection or environmental factors.

In advanced COPD of this type, the major complaint is dyspnea, rarely with cough and sputum. Patients are thin and without peripheral edema. Your GA statement would be "Patient is a 55 yo underweight male, who appears uncomfortable, having difficulty breathing and using accessory muscles."

In advanced COPD of this type, the major complaint is chronic productive cough with frequent chest infections. Dyspnea is mild. Patients are overweight and have peripheral edema. Your GA statement would be, "Patient is a 45 yo overweight male. He appears mostly comfortable but is wheezing."

The following are firstline, long-term treatments for COPD. (check all that apply)

The following are potential surgical treatment options for COPD: