In: Nursing
i'd like to get extra practice for a class.
Create 5 multiple-choice questions covering 5 different respiratory disorders. Pick 5 from the following list.
Respiratory failure
Asthma
COPD
Cystic Fibrosis
Pneumonia
TB
Influenza.
label the correct answer, & explain why
Following are the MCQs covering the topics Cystic fibrosis, COPD, Asthma, TB, and Pneumonia.
1. Which of the following genetic disorders is caused by the change or mutation which occurs in the CFTR gene?
a. Sickle cell anemia
b. Duchenne muscular dystrophy
c.Cystic Fibrosis
d. Fragile X syndrome
Correct answer: Cystic Fibrosis
Explanation: Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that alters the normal mucous production of the body affecting majorly the respiratory and the digestive systems caused due to the changes or mutations in the CFTR gene. Sickle cell anemia, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and Fragile X syndrome are caused by mutations in HBB, dystrophin, and FMR1 genes respectively.
2. Which of the following is not associated with the 'pink puffer' condition?
a. Purse lip breathing
b. Hypoxia
c. Barrel chest
d. Thin appearance
Correct answer: Hypoxia
Explanation: Pink puffer is a term used for patients suffering from emphysema in COPD. Purse lip breathing, barrel chest, and thin appearance are some of the classic signs of emphysema, whereas hypoxia is associated with patients suffering from chronic bronchitis in COPD, termed as 'blue bloaters'.
3. Which of the following drugs are associated as a cause in inducing or exacerbating asthma?
a. Lignocaine
b. Ramipril
c. Azilsartan
d. Aspirin
Correct answer: Aspirin
Explanation: Aspirin and other COX 1 inhibitors decrease the synthesis of prostaglandins, which causes overproduction of some leukotrienes which exacerbate asthma.
4. Which of the anti-TB medications cause orange-red colored urine in patients?
a. Rifampicin
b. Ethambutol
c. Pyrazinamide
d. Isoniazid
Correct answer: Rifampicin
Explanation: The high distribution of rifampicin which is red in color into the organs, and body fluids causes the body fluids to turn reddish-orange in color.
5. The most affected population by pneumonia is :
a. adolescents
b. Men around 35-40 years
c. women after menopause
d. Children below 5 years
Correct answer: Children below 5 years
Explanation: Children below the age of 5 and adults above 65 years of age were found to possess the highest risk of getting pneumonia.