What does COPD stand for?
A. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
B. Chronic Ocular Pulmonary Disorder
C. Continuous Oxygen Pulmonary Disease
D. Chronic Obstructive Pressure Disorder
A. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Common bronchodilator for COPD?
A. Lorazepam
B. Furosemide
C. Acetaminophen
D. Albuterol
D.Albuterol
Hallmark symptom of chronic bronchitis?
A. Dry cough
B. Coughing blood
C. Wheezing
D. Productive cough ≥3 months for 2 years
D. Productive cough ≥3 months for 2 years
What is the leading cause of COPD?
A. Dust exposure
B. Cigarette smoking
C. Viral infections
D. Mold
B. Cigarette smoking
COPD is a combination of which two conditions?
A. Asthma & Pneumonia
B. Chronic bronchitis & Emphysema
C. Bronchitis & Tuberculosis
D. Asthma & Bronchiectasis
B. Chronic bronchitis & Emphysema
What reduces airway inflammation?
A. Antihistamines
B. Antibiotics
C. Corticosteroids
D. Antacids
C. Corticosteroids
Classic sign of emphysema?
A. Barrel chest
B. Cyanosis
C. Clubbing
D. Weight gain
A. Barrel chest
What genetic deficiency can cause early COPD?
A. Beta-globin
B. Alpha-1 antitrypsin
C. Myoglobin
D. Surfactant protein
B. Alpha-1 antitrypsin
What happens to alveoli in emphysema?
A. They thicken
B. They collapse completely
C. They enlarge & lose elasticity
D. They become inflamed with pus
C. They enlarge & lose elasticity
Why careful oxygen use in COPD?
A. Prevent hyperventilation
B. Prevent respiratory drive suppression
C. Prevent infection
D. Avoid tachycardia
B. Prevent respiratory drive suppression
melting iceWhat symptom results from CO₂ retention?
A. Dizziness
B. Dyspnea
C. Vomiting
D. Chest pain
B. Dyspnea
Which job exposure increases COPD risk?
A. Office work
B. Teaching
C. Mining or chemical work
D. Librarian
C. Mining or chemical work
Which part of the airway is affected in chronic bronchitis?
A. Alveoli
B. Bronchi
C. Trachea
D. Bronchioles
B. Bronchi
Which breathing technique is taught?
A. Abdominal breathing
B. Pursed-lip breathing
C. Rapid breathing
D. Chest breathing
B. Pursed-lip breathing
Why do COPD patients develop cyanosis?
A. Chronic hypoxemia
B. Low blood pressure
C. Excess RBCs
D. Heart murmur
A. Chronic hypoxemia
True or False: Air pollution contributes to COPD.
A. True
B. False
A. True
What is the main characteristic of COPD pathophysiology?
A. Reversible airway narrowing
B. Irreversible airflow limitation
C. Increased surfactant
D. Bronchial dilation
B. Irreversible airflow limitation
Important teaching points?
A. Avoid exercise & drink more soda
B. Smoke only occasionally
C. Smoking cessation & proper inhaler use
D. Use oxygen nonstop
C. Smoking cessation & proper inhaler use
"Blue bloater" vs "Pink puffer" refers to?
A. Different genders
B. COPD stages
C. Chronic bronchitis vs Emphysema
D. Oxygen levels
C. Chronic bronchitis vs Emphysema
Which age group is most commonly affected?
A. Under 20
B. 20–40
C. Over 40
D. Teenagers
C. Over 40