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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of disease is asthma?
Back
Obstructive lung disease
Answer explanation
Asthma is classified as an obstructive lung disease because it causes narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty in breathing. This is distinct from restrictive lung diseases, which involve reduced lung volume.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Fill in the blank: Asthma is an obstructive lung disease, second to obstruction from conditions in the ______ of the lumen.
Back
wall
Answer explanation
Asthma causes obstruction primarily due to inflammation and constriction of the airway walls. Therefore, the correct term to fill in the blank is 'wall', as it refers to the structural components affecting the lumen.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Refer to the diagram. Which of the following is a feature of the airway in asthma compared to normal? Thinner mucous glands, Narrowed lumen, Decreased mucous glands, Reduced smooth muscle
Back
Narrowed lumen
Answer explanation
In asthma, the airway is characterized by a narrowed lumen due to inflammation and bronchoconstriction, which restricts airflow. This contrasts with normal airways, which have a wider lumen.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are most cases of asthma triggered by?
Back
Allergens and stimuli such as exercise or exposure to cold air
Answer explanation
Most cases of asthma are triggered by allergens and stimuli, such as exercise or exposure to cold air, which can provoke an asthma attack. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi are less common triggers.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Is airway obstruction in asthma usually reversible?
Back
True
Answer explanation
Airway obstruction in asthma is usually reversible due to the nature of asthma attacks, which can be alleviated with bronchodilators and other treatments. Therefore, the correct answer is True.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Asthma can be classified into ______ (Allergic) and ______ (Nonallergic) types: Extrinsic (Allergic) and Intrinsic (Nonallergic), Intrinsic (Allergic) and Extrinsic (Nonallergic), Obstructive (Allergic) and Restrictive (Nonallergic), Primary (Allergic) and Secondary (Nonallergic).
Back
Extrinsic (Allergic) and Intrinsic (Nonallergic)
Answer explanation
Asthma is classified into Extrinsic (Allergic) and Intrinsic (Nonallergic) types. Extrinsic asthma is triggered by allergens, while Intrinsic asthma is not related to allergens, making the first option the correct choice.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The release of inflammatory chemicals in asthma leads to mucosal edema.
Back
True
Answer explanation
True. In asthma, the release of inflammatory chemicals causes mucosal edema, leading to airway obstruction and difficulty in breathing.
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