Patho 3 Multiple Choice

Front 1

The site along the respiratory tree that is without cartilage support and is consequently subject to asthmatic attack is the ___.

Back 1

bronchioles

Front 2

In persons 5-40 years of age, the ____ most commonly cause colds.

Back 2

rhinovirus

Front 3

Colds are primarily spread by ___.

Back 3

infected fingers

Front 4

Most respiratory infections are caused by ___.

Back 4

viruses

Front 5

Bacterial rhinosinusitis that lasts for two weeks is classified as __.

Back 5

acute

Front 6

All influenza viruses undergo antigenic shift.

T/F

Back 6

true

Front 7

New influenza vaccines must be developed each flu season due to mutations/changes in viral surface antigens.

T/F

Back 7

true

Front 8

A positive TB test indicates the presence of antibodies to the TB organism as a result of an immune system response, but does not necessarily indicate the presence of an active infection.

T/F

Back 8

true

Front 9

Someone with COPD can experience a drop in blood pH due to accumulation of CO2.

T/F

Back 9

true

Front 10

Inflammation, excessive mucus secretion, and difficult expiration are symptomatic of ___.

Back 10

both asthma and COPD

Front 11

Bronchioconstriction is a symptom of ___.

Back 11

asthma

Front 12

Loss of elastic tissue in the alveoli of the lung is symptomatic of ___.

Back 12

COPD

Front 13

Asthma attacks can be precipitated by exercise, hormonal changes, & emotional upset.

T/F

Back 13

true

Front 14

A common cause of bacterial pneumonia in both the community and hospital setting is __.

Back 14

S. aureus

Front 15

Most respiratory disorders in infants produce a decrease in ___.

Back 15

lung compliance

Front 16

Which of the following acute respiratory infections in children poses the greatest threat of severe hypoxia caused by inflammatory edema?

Back 16

epiglottitis

Front 17

Atelectasis is most commonly caused by __.

Back 17

airway obstruction

Front 18

Acute onset bronchial asthma causes wheezing and breathlessness as a result of ___.

Back 18

airway inflammation

Front 19

Cystic fibrosis is characterized by ___

Back 19

salt depletion

Front 20

The common results of respiratory failure are hypoxemia and hypercapnia.

T/F

Back 20

true

Front 21

Gastroesophageal reflux is common in infants.

T/F

Back 21

true

Front 22

Which of the following are risk factors for esophageal cancer?

Back 22

all choices represent established risk factors

Front 23

Helicobacter pylori is successful in colonizing the stomach because of its flagella and the enzymes and cytokines it produces.

T/F

Back 23

true

Front 24

Duodenal ulcers can occur in the stomach or the duodenum.

T/F

Back 24

true

Front 25

Stress is currently considered a principle causative factor for peptic ulcers.

T/F

Back 25

false

Front 26

____ is an acute, fulminating condition that is characterized by necrotic lesions and multiple (bloody) stools.

Back 26

ulcerative colitis

Front 27

___ is often first diagnosed in teenagers, is characterized by skip lesions, and can result in fistula that connect the jejunum and ileum.

Back 27

chrons disease