chapter 10 and 11 quiz

Which of the following is the appropriate diagnoses for a patient whose ventricles of the heart are unable to contract and pump properly, and exhibits signs of fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia, chest pain, and edema? 

congestive heart failure (CHF)

Which drug classification’s mechanism of action involves dilating the bronchi and relaxing the smooth muscles which result in increasing the vital capacity of the lungs?

bronchodilators

Which of the following is the average adult blood pressure?

120/80

Which condition is characterized by irregular heartbeats?

dysrhythmias

A patient stands up quickly and experiences a sudden drop in their blood pressure. They are experiencing

orthostatic hypotension.

Which is a serious respiratory virus that strikes from November through April, and causes the death of as many as 20,000 people annually?

influenza

An allergic reaction to pollen in the air during late summer and fall is known as

seasonal rhinitis.

The formation of a thrombus can be prevented or reduced if the patient is prescribed which medication? 

Coumadin (warfarin)

Which term is defined as labored or difficult breathing that occurs because of fluid accumulation in the interstitial tissues and lungs?

dyspnea

Which drug classification interacts with over-the-counter (OTC) drugs such as aspirin and antacids? 

anticoagulants

Which is the most common arterial disorder that is characterized by thickening, loss of elasticity, and calcification of arterial walls?

arteriosclerosis

Expectorants and antitussives should be given with which of the following?

fluids

Which works best to prevent tobacco dependence?

not starting to smoke

Before administering digoxin, the healthcare worker must check the apical pulse. Digoxin should not be given if the pulse is below

60 bpm.

A technique whereby a probe is attached to the ear, finger, toe, or bridge of the nose to measure the oxygen concentration of the blood is which of the following?

pulse oximetry

Which is a nicotine patch used to promote smoking cessation?

Nicoderm CQ

Which term describes a physical therapy technique that uses positioning, along with vibration and percussion, to drain secretions from the lungs and bronchi?

postural drainage

A combination of three drugs for two to six months is used to treat which condition?

tuberculosis

The drug classification of choice to treat asthma by relieving bronchial constriction are

bronchodilators

A patient diagnosed with edema associated with congestive heart failure (CHF) and hypertension would be prescribed

diuretics.

The inflammation of the air passageways caused by irritants is called

bronchitis

Which of the following is the medical term that describes a cessation of sufficient circulation of blood from the heart along with a sudden cessation of breathing?

cardiac arrest

Which term describes a condition that is the result of the enlargement of, and damage to, the alveolar sacs?

emphysema

A drug classification that raises blood pressure by causing the blood vessels to contract are

vasoconstrictors.

A person who has difficulty breathing when lying down is experiencing which condition?

orthopnea

What term refers to the exchange of gases between blood and air?

respiration

Which term describes a physical therapy technique for respiratory patients whereby fine, shaking pressure is applied to the chest wall during exhalations?

vibration

An infection of the lower respiratory tract (bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli) is which condition?

pneumonia

Which condition is referred to as the "silent killer"?

hypertension

Which medication is indicated if the patient is diagnosed with anemia?

Feosol (ferrous sulfate)

Aspirin, thrombolytics or clot busters, anticoagulants, analgesics, nitroglycerin, beta blockers, and antilipemics are indicated to treat

myocardial infarction.

The goals of cholesterol management include maintaining

low levels of LDL cholesterol, high levels of HDL cholesterol.

An abnormally thick fluid formed in the lower respiratory tract that may contain blood, pus, or bacteria is called which of the following terms?

sputum

If given within six hours of the onset of chest pain, which drug classification will be effective in treating a myocardial infarction? 

thrombolytics

A common symptom observed in patients with asthma, bronchitis, or allergies is which of the following?

wheezing

If an individual stops breathing while they are sleeping they are experiencing

apnea.

Drugs that liquefy, or break down, tenacious mucous so it can be coughed up more easily are known as

expectorants.

The three main kinds of blood cells are

erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets.

Which term describes physical therapy for respiratory patients that involves the tapping of various body organs and structures?

percussion

All of the following statements are incorrect except

arterial blood is bright red, highly oxygenated, and travels from the heart to the capillaries.

Which structures are the functional units of the lung?

alveoli

Which condition causes the muscles around the bronchioles to contract, narrowing the air passages and causing the alveoli to become plugged with unusually thick sputum that is hard to cough up?

asthma

A patient may experience dark and tarry stools if they are prescribed

Feosol (ferrous sulfate)

Which is an effect that aging has on the heart?

The heart becomes larger because it loses its elasticity.

Which vaccine is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for people over the age of 65; individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic diseases of the heart, lung, or kidneys; and healthcare workers?

influenza vaccine

Which drug classification is indicated for treating high cholesterol? 

antilipemics

The reappearance of symptoms in an even stronger form after a drug has worn off is referred to as which type of effect?

rebound effect

A provider has prescribed digoxin for a patient with an arrhythymia. Which of the following must be checked on a daily basis to monitor the patient? 

pulse

Allergic conditions such as hay fever can be treated with which drug classification?

antihistamines

Which is the medical term for chest pain? 

angina pectoris

Which term describes a cough that brings up sputum?

productive cough

Which of the following conditions is characterized by symptoms that include a persistent, productive cough? 

lung cancer

Which of the following apply to lung cancer?

inhalation of cigarette smoke is a well-known risk

Which drug classification does Warfarin sodium (Coumadin) belong? 

anticoagulant

Healthcare team members should ask individuals if they are allergic to _________blank in order to prevent an adverse reaction to the influenza vaccine.

eggs

A nasal cannula, nasal catheter, or face tent may be used when administering which of the following?

oxygen

With which condition may a patient with a "barrel chest" be diagnosed?

emphysema

Which condition has seen a rise in prevalence secondary to HIV infection and new strains that are resistant to drug therapy?

tuberculosis

The most common vasodilator that relaxes or dilates the walls of the arteries to control angina pectoris is

nitroglycerin

Which structure has a function in both the respiratory and digestive systems?

pharynx

Pooling of blood in the veins that is associated with immobility, obesity, pregnancy, CHF, and steroid therapy can lead to

thrombophlebitis

The greatest at-risk population for nicotine dependence is which of the following?

adolescents

One of the first signs of upper respiratory cancer is which of the following?

persistent hoarseness

All of the following are signs of a respiratory problem except

making barely audible breath sounds.

Food and saliva are kept from entering the lungs by which structure?

epiglottis

The average adult pulse should be

60–100 bpm.

Cough suppressants are referred to as

antitussives

Which structures warm and moisten the air and trap dust particles and bacteria?

cilia

Oxygen therapy is indicated in the treatment of

hypoxia

Which drug classification do Fexofenadine (Allegra), loratadine (Claritin), and cetirizine hydrochloride (Zyrtec) belong?

antihistamines

An example of a narcotic antitussive is

codeine.

Vasoconstrictors used for nasal congestion because they shrink engorged mucous membranes are which category of medications?

decongestants

Which medical condition is the result of a decrease in the number of erythrocytes, the quality of hemoglobin, and the volume of hematocrit present? 

anemia

A device used by the patient in the detection and management of asthma attacks is a

peak flow meter.

In which condition are both aspirin and Plavix indicated?

myocardial infarction