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31. Which of the following statements best defines forced vital capacity?
  1. It is a measurement of the volume of airflow expired with the patient blowing as hard and fast as possible.
  2. It is a measurement of the volume of airflow inspired with the patient blowing as hard and fast as possible.
  3. It is a measurement of the volume of airflow expired and inspired with the patient blowing as hard and fast as possible.
  4. It is a measurement of the volume of airflow expired and inspired with the patient sitting at rest.
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32. Which of the following pulmonary disorders is characterized by reversible airway obstruction secondary to bronchial hyperreactivity, airway inflammation, mucus plugging, and smooth muscle hypertrophy?
  1. Emphysema
  2. Bronchitis
  3. Pulmonary edema
  4. Asthma
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33. Which of the following pulmonary disorders is characterized by dyspnea, pursed lip breathing, thin, wasted appearance, minimal cough and decreased breathing sounds?
  1. Chronic bronchitis
  2. Emphysema
  3. Asthma
  4. Atelectasis
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34. All of the following are among recommended lines of treatment for chronic obstructive lung disease EXCEPT:
  1. Systemic or inhaled corticosteroids
  2. Beta agonists
  3. Beta blockers
  4. Anticholinergics
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35. Which of the following cardiomyopathies shows enlarged balloon like heart and pulmonary congestion on a chest radiograph?
  1. Restrictive cardiomyopathy
  2. Dilated cardiomyopathy
  3. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  4. Both restrictive and hypertrophic cardiomyopathies
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