Question 1

Anastasia has a respiratory disease that causes the destruction of the tiny air sacs at the base of the lungs,diminishing the capacity and efficiency of the lungs to utilize oxygen.What does she have?

Accepted Answer

The disease described aligns with the symptoms of emphysema, which is a respiratory disease characterized by damage and destruction to the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. This leads to reduced oxygen exchange and shortness of breath. Chronic bronchitis, allergies, and asthma are also respiratory diseases but do not specifically target the alveoli in the same way as emphysema.

Question 2

Yuri has inflammation of bronchial tubes,which leads to chronic mucus production and a wet cough.What disease does he have?

Accepted Answer

Chronic bronchitis is a condition in which the bronchial tubes become inflamed, leading to mucus production and a persistent cough. This fits with Yuri's symptoms of chronic mucus production and a wet cough. Allergies may also cause cough and mucus production, but typically do not cause chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Emphysema and asthma have different symptom profiles, and would not lead to chronic mucus production in the same way as chronic bronchitis.

Question 3

Justin has come to the conclusion that caring for a three-year-old with a bad cold is far more challenging than calculus.He wonders if one of the over-the-counter cold medicines might help.Would an OTC cold medicine help?

Accepted Answer

There is a consensus among health professionals that over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications are not effective in easing cold symptoms in children and can even be harmful, especially in young children.

Question 4

The primary cause of COPD is .

Accepted Answer

The primary cause of COPD is cigarette smoking, which accounts for about 80% of all cases. Other risk factors such as pollution, genetic defects, and allergens can aggravate the condition but are not the primary cause.

Question 5

Iona uses an inhaler that delivers her medication through the compression of a valve.What kind of inhaler does she use?

Accepted Answer

Metered dose inhalers (MDIs) deliver medication through the compression of a valve, which releases a specific dose of medication in aerosol form for the patient to inhale. This is distinct from the other types of inhalers listed, which operate through different mechanisms.

Quiz 26: Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines

Anastasia has a respiratory disease that causes the destruction of the tiny air sacs at the base of the lungs,diminishing the capacity and efficiency of the lungs to utilize oxygen.What does she have?

Yuri has inflammation of bronchial tubes,which leads to chronic mucus production and a wet cough.What disease does he have?

Justin has come to the conclusion that caring for a three-year-old with a bad cold is far more challenging than calculus.He wonders if one of the over-the-counter cold medicines might help.Would an OTC cold medicine help?

The primary cause of COPD is .

Iona uses an inhaler that delivers her medication through the compression of a valve.What kind of inhaler does she use?