Author Question: All of the following anatomic alterations may be found in a patient with LTB EXCEPT: a. increased ... (Read 31 times)

HudsonKB16 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

All of the following anatomic alterations may be found in a patient with LTB EXCEPT:

a. increased secretions.
b. ineffective cilia.
c. narrowed airway lumen.
d. excessive surfactant production.

Question 2

Congenital causes of bronchiectasis include:

a. influenza.
b. cystic fibrosis.
c. COPD.
d. rheumatic disease.

shaikhs · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
A patient with LTB should have normal alveoli and surfactant production. All of the other listed options may be found in a patient with LTB.

Answer to Question 2

B
A congenital (genetic) cause of bronchiectasis is cystic fibrosis. Influenza, COPD, and rheumatic disease can lead to acquired bronchiectasis.