Chapter 27: Asthma Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following types of cells play a role in the pathophysiology of asthma?
I. Mast cells II. Eosinophils III. Neutrophils IV. Basophils a. I and III only b. II and IV only c. I, II, and III only d. II, III, and IV only ANS: C
Many cells and cellular elements play a role in the disease—in particular, mast cells, eosinophils, T lymphocytes, IgE, macrophages, neutrophils, and epithelial cells. REF: p. 533 2. Which of the following pathophysiologic events are responsible for airway obstruction?
I. Airway remodeling II. Airway edema III. Gas velocity IV. Mucous plugginga. I and IV only b. I, II, and III only c. I, II, and IV only d. II, III, and IV only ANS: C
Airway obstruction is the consequence of six significant components. These include inflammation, acute bronchoconstriction, airway edema, mucous plugging, airway hyperresponsiveness, and airway remodeling. REF: p. 534 3. Which of the following immunoglobulins has been identified as a key molecule in mediating
allergic asthma and should be measured in serum? IgA IgE IgM IgD
a. b. c. d.
