Anatomy
Known as the air sacs of the lungs
What are the alveoli?
Introduce yourself and verify the patient's name and date of birth.
What are some common allergens that cause allergic rhinitis? List 3.
Animal dander, dust mites, pollen, certain foods, mold spores.
What is the first step before using an inhaler?
Shake it 10-15 times.
The trachea is part of the upper respiratory tract. True or false?
False. It is part of the lower respiratory tract.
One of the many branches of the lungs
What is the Bronchus?
A deformity of the fingers or toenails associated with a number of diseases, most of the heart and lungs
Name one of the four ways asthma can be diagnosed.
Spirometry, Peak flow monitoring, chest X-ray, allergy test.
Can long-acting beta-agonists be used for an acute asthma attack?
No. The onset of the effects of the drug is longer. Instead, short-acting beta-agonists are used.
The kidneys excrete bicarb when respiratory alkalosis is present. True or false?
True.
A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube descending from the larynx to the bronchi and carrying air to the lungs. Also called the windpipe.
What is the trachea?
Over dense tissue where there is no air such as the scapular, spine, sternum.
This condition involves inflammation and irritation of the bronchioles along with excess mucus production. It is usually caused by the inhalation of cigarette smoke.
What is chronic bronchitis?
Name one side effect of albuterol.
Tachycardia, dizziness, shakiness.
Corticosteroids decrease inflammation in the airways. True or False?
True.
The cavity behind the nose and mouth connecting to the esophagus.
What is the pharynx?
Bronchial breathing is described as sounding higher/lower-pitched with longer/shorter expiratory phase.
Lower-pitched; longer expiratory phase.
This condition is the terminal stage of COPD?
What is emphysema?
What is a contraindication of leukotriene modifiers?
Hepatic disfunction and chronic alcohol use.
COPD is reversible. True or false.
False.
A large muscle that contracts and pulls air into the lungs.
What is the Diaphragm?
Normal lungs auscultation are described as this:
What is vesicular?
What are the three defining features of the pathophysiology of asthma?
Swelling, muscle-tightening and thick mucus around the airways.
What are the two pharmacological classes of Albuterol?
Beta-2 Agonist and Bronchodilator
Tactile fremitus is a method of percussion. True or false?
False. Tactile fremitus is a method of palpation.