Mucokinetics and Surfactants
What are the two layers of airway mucus called?
Gel and Sol Layer
What is the most common immunoglobulin in
response to allergy?
A)IgA
B)IgE
C)IgM
D)IgG
B) IgE
Which solution is less irritating to the respiratory tract than sterile water? Hypertonic or Hypotonic?
A: Hypotonic saline
What are the two main groups of Corticosteroid? Choose all that apply)
A) Mineralocorticoids
B) Hypercorticoids
C) Hypocorticoids
D) Glucocorticoids
A) Mineralocorticoids
D) Glucocorticoids
Can you give Acetylcysteine alone? Why or why not?
A: No, you need to give it with a bronchodilator because it will cause bronchospasm and nausea.
A: No, you need to give it with a bronchodilator because it will cause bronchospasm and nausea.
What produces immunoglobulins?
A) B lymphocytes
B) T lymphocytes
C) Antigens
D) Mast Cells
A) B lymphocytes
Name adverse reactions that could occur during or after surfactant administration.
A: Reflux of solution, transient desaturation, bradycardia, hypotension, pulmonary hemorrhage or hyperoxygenation.
What is the role of Leukotriene?
-To regulate allergic and inflammatory reactions
What happens when the ciliary function is impaired and mucus production increases?
A: The pulmonary system becomes overwhelmed leading to secretion retention
What are Chemical mediators
Initiators of the inflammatory process that are released in response to a stimulus (ex injury, infection, or inflammation)