Common Causes of Acute Exacerbation in a COPD Patient Include

question 21

Multiple Choice

Common causes of acute exacerbation in a COPD patient include all the following except:

• A)Infection
• B)Pulmonary edema
• C)Pulmonary embolism
• D)Pulmonary fibrosis

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Definitions:

Fructose

A simple sugar found in many plants, sweeter than glucose, and commonly used in the food industry, especially in fruits, honey, and high-fructose corn syrup.

Basic Fluid

A fluid with a pH above 7, indicating a lower concentration of hydrogen ions and often associated with alkalinity.

Mucus

A sticky secretion composed of covalently linked protein and carbohydrate; serves to lubricate body parts and trap particles of dirt and other contaminants. (The adjectival form is spelled mucous.)

Erectile Tissue

Specialized tissue that fills with blood and swells, facilitating erection in certain organs like the penis and clitoris.