Respiratory System Disorders and Treatments

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to respiratory system disorders, symptoms, and treatments.

What illness causes reversible airway narrowing, airway inflammation, and airway hyperactivity?

A) Asthma B) Emphysema C) Pneumonia D) Tuberculosis

What illness leads to permanent, abnormal enlargement of airway spaces and destroys the walls of the alveoli?

A) Bronchitis B) Emphysema C) Asthma D) Influenza

What is it called when air gets stuck in the lungs, causing difficulty breathing?

A) Gas trapping B) Pneumonia C) Apnea D) Orthopnea

What treatment reduces the work of breathing and increases the oxygen content of the blood?

A) Antibiotics B) Oxygen therapy C) Bronchodilators D) Erythropoietin

What type of drug provides quick relief for airway narrowing?

A) Corticosteroids B) Antihistamines C) Bronchodilators D) Mucolytics

What are the main symptoms of ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)?

A) Chronic cough B) Acute respiratory distress C) Fever and chills D) Sore throat

What condition involves labored breathing when lying flat and improves when sitting up or standing?

A) Dyspnea B) Orthopnea C) Apnea D) Tachypnea

What disease causes lesions to form in the lungs and can lead to vast lung damage if bacteria spread?

A) Emphysema B) Tuberculosis C) Asthma D) Pneumonia

What is the medical name for the flu?

A) Sinusitis B) Influenza C) Pharyngitis D) Bronchitis

What is the medical word for rapid respirations?

A) Bradypnea B) Tachypnea C) Dyspnea D) Apnea

What is the medical name for hay fever?

A) Allergic rhinitis B) Bronchitis C) Asthma D) Sinusitis

What lung infection causes an accumulation of debris and fluid?

A) Pneumonia B) Tuberculosis C) Emphysema D) Influenza

What is the common name for pharyngitis?

A) Sore throat B) Sinus infection C) Acute bronchitis D) Strep throat

What is it called when a person has periods of time where they are not breathing?

A) Dyspnea B) Sleep apnea C) Apnea D) Tachypnea

What is the term for the collapse of lung tissue?

A) Pneumothorax B) Atelectasis C) Emphysema D) Gas trapping

What does empyema refer to in the chest cavity?

A) Accumulation of air B) Accumulation of fluid C) Accumulation of pus D) Buildup of mucus

What term refers to the lung's ability to stretch and expand?

A) Compliance B) Resistance C) Capacity D) Functionality

What is the terminal end of the respiratory system?

A) The larynx B) The alveoli C) The trachea D) The bronchi

What do goblet cells produce?

A) Enzymes B) Hormones C) Mucus D) Antibodies

What allows humans to speak?

A) The vocal cords or voice box in the larynx B) The diaphragm C) The epiglottis D) The trachea

What is the purpose of erythropoietin?

A) To increase white blood cells B) To control red blood cell production C) To decrease oxygen levels D) To facilitate breathing

Why are goblet cells important?

A) They help fight infections B) They aid in digestion C) They secrete mucus, which protects and lubricates the lining of many organs D) They produce energy

What is pleural effusion?

A) Buildup of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs B) Accumulation of air in the pleura C) Infection of the lung lining D) Inflammation of the bronchial tubes

What is the purpose of surfactant in the alveoli?

A) To absorb oxygen B) To reduce surface tension and prevent them from collapsing C) To increase blood flow D) To promote inflammation

Where does the upper respiratory tract end?

A) The nose B) The pharynx C) The trachea D) The larynx

What are the three main cartilages in the larynx?

A) Sphenoid, maxilla, and mandible B) Thyroid, cricoid, and epiglottis C) Nasal, zygomatic, and parietal D) Hyoid, temporal, and occipital

What is pneumothorax?

A) The presence of liquid in the lungs B) The presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung C) An infection in the lung tissue D)