SPT4

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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Front (Question)

Which of the following is a pathological or anatomical diagnosis marked by abnormal permanent enlargement of the respiratory bronchioles and the alveoli?

Back (Answer)

Emphysema

Front (Question)

Which of the following is considered the primary risk factor for the development of COPD?

Back (Answer)

Smoking

Front (Question)

Which of the following occurs when comparing patients with COPD to healthy age-matched control?

Back (Answer)

A and B correct A. Decreased quadriceps strength B. Increased functional residual capacity

Front (Question)

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of COPD?

Back (Answer)

All of the above • cough • sputum production • dyspnea • chest tightness

Front (Question)

TF: Patients with COPD show an increased oxidative stress and a reduction in mitochondrial density and function

Back (Answer)

True

Front (Question)

TF: Chronic steroid use has been suggested as a contributor to muscle weakness in patients with COPD

Back (Answer)

True

Front (Question)

TF: Smoking cessation has been show to have the same effect on mortality in patients with COPD compared to those who continue to smoke

Back (Answer)

False

Front (Question)

TF: In advanced stages of COPD, a slowed inspiration and nutritional depletion are common problems

Back (Answer)

True

Front (Question)

Which of the following cut-points for FEV1/FVC is helpful for diagnosing COPD?

Back (Answer)

<0.7

#10

Front (Question)

Which of the following should be involved in monitoring the patient with COPD during a clinical exercise test?

Back (Answer)

All the above a. 12-lead ECG b. Blood pressure c. Dyspnea and leg fatigue d. Arterial oxygen saturation

#11

Front (Question)

Which of the following conditions is an additional concern for patients with COPD during an exercise test?

Back (Answer)

Pulmonary hypertension

#12

Front (Question)

Which of the following exercises should NOT be used for an exercise test in a patient with COPD?

Back (Answer)

None of the above arm ergometry

#13

Front (Question)

TF: There is a reduced ventilatory capacity which decreases the exercise capacity of a patient with COPD

Back (Answer)

True

#14

Front (Question)

TF: The goal time frame for an exercise test protocol is 8-10 minutes in a patient with COPD

Back (Answer)

True

#15

Front (Question)

TF: The ventilatory equivalent of CO2 is elevated across all stages of COPD severity

Back (Answer)

True

#16

Front (Question)

TF: Oxygen therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for COPD

Back (Answer)

True

#17

Front (Question)

Which of the following is a characterization of asthma?

Back (Answer)

Airway inflammation

#18

Front (Question)

Which of the following are environmental factors for the development of asthma?

Back (Answer)

Tobacco smoke

#19

Front (Question)

Which of the following tests is used to determine the extent of lung function with asthma?

Back (Answer)

C and D correct C. Forced expiration volume in 1 second D. Forced vital capacity

#20

Front (Question)

Which of the following is recommended for treatment of asthma?

Back (Answer)

All the above a. Avoidance of environmental exposures b. Regular physical activity c. Healthy diet and weight control d. Influenza vaccinations

#21

Front (Question)

TF: Expiratory wheezing with asthma is often heard only on forced expiration

Back (Answer)

True

#22

Front (Question)

TF: A FEV1/FVC ratio > 0.8 is an indicator for asthma

Back (Answer)

False

#23

Front (Question)

TF: Symptoms of asthma are often worse during the daytime.

Back (Answer)

False Night or awakening

#24

Front (Question)

TF: Asthma can affect anyone, include elite athletes.

Back (Answer)

True