patient with chronic bronchitis has developed secondary polycythemia.  What caused this?  (Hint: think about hypoxemia and negative feedback control of RBCs.)  What effect does polycythemia have on blood pressure and flow?  the heart? oxygen delivery?  The patient is prescribed supplemental oxygen.  What will that

Q: Joshua Jackson is a 27-year-old Caucasian man. He was diagnosed with asthma at the age of 8. He…

A: Asthma is a disease in which the airways narrow and get inflammed and  produce extra mucus causing…

Q: What are the pathophysiologic processes that are responsible for the clinical  manifestations of…

A: Asthma is a very common chronic illness, which occurs worldwide. It is also considered to be a very…

Q: What is the relationship between aspiration and ventilator-associated pneumonia?

A: Aspiration  is the process of drawing  in or out by using  a sucking  force. Pulmonary  aspiration…

Q: Several decades ago, removal of the carotid bodies was tried as a treatment for asthma. It was…

A: The human body possesses many chemo-sensor or chemo-receptor cells, usually present in the…

Q: What are pneumocytes?

A: “Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If youwant any…

Q: spond quickly. What is the most definitive (gold standard) diagnostic test for pulmonary…

A: There are various types of diseases. Diseases are conditions that affect the normal physiological…

Q: What is an obstructive pulmonary disorder? What is an example of one? How might it affect…

A: The airways and air sacs in the lungs become less elastic in obstructive pulmonary disorder.

Q: Explain how perfusion of a pulmonary lobule changes if itis poorly ventilated.

A: The pulmonary lobule can be defined as the lung unit, which is located distal to the bronchioles.…

Q: Features of Restrictive lung disease, EXCEPT: Group of answer choices Dyspnea Hyperexpansion on CXR…

A: Introduction:- Restrictive lung disease, a decrease in the total volume of air that the lungs are…

Q: Briefly explain two ways interstitial lung disease may affect gas exchange in the lungs

A: Interstitial lung disease : Interstitial lung disease is the term used for group of chronic lung…

Q: Discuss the factors that decrease Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR)?

A: Heart is located in the mediastinum;about two thirds of its mass is to the left of the midline. The…

Q: Which of the following would best describe a person with an obstructive pulmonary disease?

A: Obstructive respiratory disease means one which is due to obstruction to the respiratory tract. The…

Q: A pulmonary embolus completely blocks a small pulmonary artery, the ventilation-perfusion ratio of…

A: The objective of the question is to determine the ventilation-perfusion ratio in the lung units…

Q: Refer to the figure below. I II III IV Reference: Ref 25-7 The most oxygenated blood would be found…

A: The figure is a depiction of a closed circulatory system. A closed circulatory system is a system in…

Q: Explain diastole versus systole.    Identify the functions of the respiratory system.

A: The heart is a siphon that provides all tissues and organs of the body with oxygen-rich blood. The…

Q: location. touches the surface of the lung     lines the wall of the abdominopelvic cavity…

A: The primary distinction among visceral and parietal is that viscer is one of the two layers of the…

Q: Describe the structure and function of the pulmonary vascular system.

A: Circulatory system includes pulmonary circulation which is paired and circulated in a systematic way…

Q: Training in a barocamera with reduced content of oxygen in air is necessary for pilots. As a result…

A: Blood has vital importance in animals. Erythrocytes present in the blood carry oxygen and all…

Q: how can a bronchial cast can form in someone with left heart failure?

A: Heart failure can occur in two ways. One is when the heart can't pump hard enough which is called…

Q: A person with long-term bronchitis has developed polycythemia as a result. What made this happen?…

A: Polycythemia is a condition where the hemoglobin concentration is increased in the blood of a…

Q: In asthmatics classified as ‘dual responders’, the late phase inflammatory response is mediated by…

A: Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease. It occurs due to obstruction of the upper respiratory…

Q: Your adult patient seems to pale and breathing 16 times per minute. WHich of these signs would youe…

A: Vital signs are measured to assess a person's general health and fitness. Vital signs include body…

Q: Discuss the mechanism by which exchange of gases occurs between the blood and the tissues.

A: Introduction: The body needs oxygen to perform a variety of activities. Oxygen is found in the…

Q: Don Paladio had been a pharmacist in New York City.  He retired to Florida and spent the better part…

A: Case summary The case describes the life of Don Paladio, a retired pharmacist who moved to Florida…

Q: We discussed in class that lower limb surgery (like knee replacement or vascular graft implantation)…

A: Pulmonary Embolism:  An obstruction of a lung artery by a material that has travelled from another…

Q: 1. Which inhaler will you advise the patient to take at this moment? Why?

A: Patient has COPD exacerbation.  And has symptoms of respiratory distress with wheezing sound during…

Q: What are the main pulmonary function findings in obstructive and restrictive diseases?

A: Restrictive lung diseases are diseases that impede the capacity of the lungs to expand fully. One…

Q: SITUATION:  Baby Gem, 3 months old, is brought to the health center for consultation because of…

A: The number of breaths a person takes each minute is referred to as their respiratory rate. One of…

Q: Briefly describe, in your own words, why chest pain occurs in patients who have heartburn.

A: Burning agony or uneasiness in the mid-chest and upper-chest, potentially including the neck and…

Q: Compare and contrast the following terms: Tachypnea and hyperventilation

A: Both Tachypnea and hyperventilation are breathing related respiratory problems.

Q: Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the physiological changes that Brian was…

A: The sensory system is the piece of an animal's body that organizes its conduct and sends signals…