USMLE: Medical Science MCQs (Practice-Test 38 of 135)

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1. Which of the following is not generally caused by COPD?

   1. Pneumonia

   2. Right sided heart failure

   3. Headaches

   4. Cor pulmonale

   Answer: c

2. Which of the following is not considered a COPD related disease?

   1. Bronchiectasis

   2. Bronchial asthma

   3. Bronchitis

   4. Bronchial hypotension

   Answer: d

3. Which of the following pulmonary term correlates with the definition: Bronchospasm of the bronchial walls?

   1. Wheezes

   2. Rhonchi

   3. Stridor

   4. Pleural Rub

   Answer: a

4. Which of the following is considered an expectorant?

   1. Acetylcysteine

   2. Guaifenesin

   3. Theophylline

   4. Epinephrine HCL

   Answer: b

5. Which of the following is considered a bronchodilator?

   1. Acetylcysteine

   2. Guaifenesin

   3. Theophylline

   4. Epinephrine HCL

   Answer: d

6. Which of the following is considered a xanthine?

   1. Acetylcysteine

   2. Guaifenesin

   3. Theophylline

   4. Epinephrine HCL

   Answer: c

7. Which of the following is considered a mucolytic?

   1. Acetylcysteine

   2. Guaifenesin

   3. Theophylline

   4. Epinephrine HCL

   Answer: a

8. Which of the following matches the definition: The volume of air that can be inhaled following exhalation of tidal volume?

   1. Expiratory reserve volume

   2. Inspiratory capacity

   3. Inspiratory reserve volume

   4. Vital capacity

   Answer: b

9. Which of the following matches the definition: The maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after taking the deepest breath possible?

   1. Expiratory reserve volume

   2. Inspiratory capacity

   3. Inspiratory reserve volume

   4. Vital capacity

   Answer: d

10. The respiratory center is located in the ____ and ______.

    1. Midbrain and pons

    2. Pons and Medulla oblongata

    3. Midbrain and Medulla oblongata

    4. Pons and Hypothalamus

    Answer: b