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100
What is the leading cause of COPD?
What is smoking
100
A chronic cough with mucous a symptom of?
What is COPD
100
What is one of the first tests a physician may order to check for COPD?
What is pulmonary function test
100
What is the lung tissue like where oxygen is exchanged when you have COPD?
What is inflammed and thickened
100
What does COPD stand for?
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
200
An example of a risk factor for patients with COPD?
What is air pollutants
200
Another name for a patient who tires easily?
What is fatigued
200
What is the name of the blood test used to check the oxygen level?
What is arterial blood gas (ABG)?
200
What type of training should be done 2 to 3 times per week in patients with COPD?
What is strength training
200
What is one important fact to educate patients with COPD about in relationship to continued smoking?
What is smoking cessation can slow progression of the disease
300
One of the most common symptoms of COPD?
What is chronic cough
300
Another name for dyspnea in patients with COPD?
What is shortness of breath
300
What is the name of the medication that allows the airway to relax and allows air to transfer easier?
What is a bronchodilator?
300
What is time frame for supervised cardiovascular activity inpatients with COPD?
What is 20 to 30 minutes
300
What are the most common forms of COPD?
What is Asthma, Bronchitis and Emphysema
400
One primary disabling symptom of COPD?
What is dyspnea
400
Something important to teach a patient with COPD in regards to nutrition and to improve meal tolerance is?
What is eat small frequent meals (5-6) daily
400
What is the name of the medication used to decrease the inflammation in the lungs for patients with COPD?
What is a corticosteroid
400
What is one modification patients with COPD should use when doing daily activity?
What is to take frequent rest periods or breaks
400
What education is important for COPD patients when living in their own homes to avoid to prevent exacerbations?
What is to avoid cigarette smoke, fireplace smoke and sudden cold air.
500
Patients with asthma are at an increased or decreased risk for COPD?
What is increased
500
Important information to obtain when asking if a patient has been exposed to risk factors for COPD is?
Type of exposure, intensity and duration
500
What is the name of the medication that active patients with advanced COPD may need to carry with them wherever they go?
What is liquid oxygen
500
What is the name of rehabilitation that combines education, exercise, training, nutrition and counseling for patients with COPD?
What is pulmonary rehabilitation
500
What is the one symptom research says that recieves little attention for patients with COPD?
What is pain