Practice Question
What two diseases comprise COPD?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema
Rationale:
◆ COPD umbrella: COPD comprises chronic bronchitis and emphysema as its two core entities.
◆ Bronchitis hallmark: Productive cough ≥ 3 months for 2 years indicates chronic airway inflammation.
◆ Emphysema hallmark: Alveolar destruction causes air trapping, hyperinflation, and ↓ recoil.
◆ Shared effect: Both cause airflow limitation that’s not fully reversible.
◆ Risk factor: Smoking is the dominant risk for both COPD components.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. Pitting edema
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
- Answer Choices: 4