Nurs 5335 Respiratory Study Guide Rated A+

subacute cough duration {Ans: 3-8 weeks}pneumonia vaccine {Ans: 65 and above smokers COPD asthma}COPD risk factors {Ans: Cigarette smoking Occupational chemicals & dust Air pollution Infection Genetics Aging socioeconomic status}Asthma Diagnostic Tests {Ans: Spirometry: Most useful, peak expiratory flow rate Diagnotic hallmark: decrease obstruction after bronchodilator.}COPD symptoms {Ans: severe coughing, shortness of breath, sputum production, fatigue.}GOLD staging of COPD {Ans: 1. Mild - >80% predicted 2. Moderate - 50% < FEV1 < 80% predicted 3. Severe - 30% < FEV1 < 50% predicted 4. Very severe - FEV1 < 30% predicted}