West Coast University PATHO 101 Chapter 22 1)Which statement is true regarding asthma? What describes an asthma that is common in children and adolescents, with bronchospasm occurring within 3 minutes of physical exertion? Which is a characteristic of intrinsic (non­allergic) asthma? The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?   Destruction of bronchial walls from dilation of airway sacs is a result of COPD type A is referred to as Which statement regarding bronchiectasis is true? Which statement is true regarding cystic fibrosis? What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis? In extrinsic asthma the immune system responds to the presence of allergens by causing What physiologic abnormality is characteristic of emphysema? Which are major obstructive airway diseases? Asthma Bronchitis Emphysema Bronchiectasis Which medication that may be required for status asthmaticus? Epinephrine Terbutaline (Brethine) Aminophylline (Phyllocontin) Acute bronchitis can be caused by which of the following? Influenza A Adenovirus Coxsackie virus <i>Staphylococcus pneumoniae </i> Which pathogenetic change is associated with acute bronchitis? Swelling from exudation of fluid Loss of ciliary function Inflamed airways Which is a classification of emphysema? Centriacinar Panacinar Paraseptal When emphysema is a result of a α1­Antitrypsin disorder, assessment data is likely to include which of the following? Client age younger than 50 No history of cigarette smoking Enzyme levels that are below normal The characteristics of bronchiolitis include which of the following? Thick, tenacious mucus Wheezing Crackles Ear pain   Which clinical manifestation suggests epiglottitis? Assumes sniffing dog position Throat is cherry red Reports dysphagia Sounds hoarse What occurs during an acute asthma attack? Sputum is often thick, tenacious, scant, and viscid Bronchoconstriction occurs Residual lung volume increases Forces expiratory volumes decrease