Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)

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2nd Year Nursing (Marla's Paper) Flashcards on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), created by samanthahadley on 28/05/2016.
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What is COPD? A chronic condition characterised by reduced airflow.
What conditions does COPD include? - Emphysema - Chronic bronchitis - Chronic obstructive asthma
There are three cardinal symptoms of COPD. What are they? - Dyspnea (most common early symptom is exertional dyspnea) - Chronic cough - Sputum production
When is airway disruption not considered COPD? If it can be completely reversed for example by an inhaler.
What is emphysema? An abnormal and permanent enlargement of the airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles. Airspace walls are also destroyed.
What do alveoli look like in emphysema? They look blown up
What condition commonly co-exists with emphysema? It commonly co-exists with chronic bronchitis
What is chronic bronchitis? A chronic productive cough for 3 months in each of two successive years. In patients where other causes have been excluded.
What is chronic obstructive asthma? Bronchial inflammation with features of both asthma and chronic bronchitis/ emphysema present.
Asthma is characterised by..? Chronic inflammation
Asthma is defined by a history of what respiratory symptoms? - Wheezing - Shortness of breath - Chest tightness - AND a cough that varies over time but is reversible.
How much of of COPD is related to smoking? 85% of cases is due to tobacco smoking
What are modifiable risk factors of COPD? - Tobacco smoking - Exposure to organic/ inorganic dust - Exposure to fumes
What are the primary interventions of COPD? Prevention measures such as: - Smoking cessation - identification and avoidance of environmental risks.
What are secondary interventions for COPD? - Early intervention/ dx of COPD - Use of meds to prevent future events - Optimise existing function
How can you optimise existing function in dx COPD? Through exercise, education and nutrition.
What are tertiary interventions for COPD? - Pulmonary rehabilitation - Palliative care - Oxygen treatment
How many ways do COPD patients typically present? Three ways
What are the three ways COPD patients typically present? - Sedentary lifestyle with few complaints - With respiratory symptoms c/o dyspnea and chronic cough - With episodes of increased cough, purulent sputum, wheezing, fatigue and intermittent dyspnea. May have a fever
As COPD severity increases what may the physical examination reveal? - Hyperinflation (increased resonance to percussion) - Decreased breath sounds - Wheezes - Crackles at lung bases - And/ or distal heart sounds
What are features of severe COPD? - Increased anteroposterior diameter of chest ("barrel shaped") - Depressed diaphragm w/ limited movement.
How do those with end stage COPD relieve dyspnea? Some patients may adopt positions that relieve dyspnea. e.g. leaning forward w/ arms outstretched and weight supported on palms or elbows.
What does clubbing of the fingers suggest in those with COPD? It is not typical in COPD. Suggests comorbidities such as lung cancer, or bronchiectasis.
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