MCQ for RRB Pharmacist (Railway Pharmacist) Exam, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQs on Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease (COAD), Read following article for your reference.
Chronic Airway Obstructive Diseases
Which of the following is the most significant risk factor for developing COAD?
A) Genetic predisposition
B) Occupational exposure
C) Smoking
D) Respiratory infections
What is the primary mechanism leading to airflow obstruction in COAD?
A) Acute inflammation
B) Chronic inflammation
C) Viral infections
D) Bacterial infections
Which of the following conditions is NOT typically included under COAD?
A) Chronic bronchitis
B) Emphysema
C) Asthma
D) Pneumonia
What is the gold standard test for diagnosing COAD?
A) Chest X-ray
B) Spirometry
C) CT scan
D) Arterial blood gas analysis
Which of the following is a common symptom of COAD?
A) Acute chest pain
B) Chronic cough
C) Sudden weight loss
D) High fever
What is the role of inhaled corticosteroids in the management of COAD?
A) To relax airway muscles
B) To reduce airway inflammation
C) To thin mucus
D) To treat bacterial infections
Which of the following is a long-acting bronchodilator used in COAD management?
A) Albuterol
B) Ipratropium
C) Salmeterol
D) Azithromycin
What is the purpose of pulmonary rehabilitation in COAD patients?
A) To provide surgical treatment
B) To improve physical and emotional well-being
C) To administer medications
D) To perform diagnostic tests
Which surgical option involves removing damaged lung tissue to improve lung function in COAD patients?
A) Bullectomy
B) Lung transplantation
C) Lung volume reduction surgery
D) Pleurodesis
Which of the following is a non-pharmacological treatment for COAD?
A) Inhaled corticosteroids
B) Oxygen therapy
C) Antibiotics
D) Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors
What is the primary benefit of long-term oxygen therapy in COAD patients?
A) Reduces mucus production
B) Improves survival and quality of life
C) Treats bacterial infections
D) Reduces airway inflammation
Which of the following is a common trigger that COAD patients should avoid?
A) Fresh air
B) Smoke
C) Exercise
D) Water
What is the main goal of smoking cessation in COAD management?
A) To increase mucus production
B) To slow disease progression
C) To reduce exercise tolerance
D) To increase airway inflammation
Which of the following medications is a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor used in COAD?
A) Roflumilast
B) Budesonide
C) Salmeterol
D) Albuterol
What is the significance of a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio of less than 0.70 in spirometry?
A) Confirms the presence of bacterial infection
B) Confirms the presence of airflow obstruction
C) Indicates normal lung function
D) Indicates acute inflammation
Which of the following is a common complication of COAD?
A) Lung cancer
B) Heart failure
C) Kidney failure
D) Liver cirrhosis
What is the role of mucolytics in COAD management?
A) To reduce airway inflammation
B) To thin and loosen mucus
C) To relax airway muscles
D) To treat viral infections
Which of the following breathing techniques can help COAD patients manage shortness of breath?
A) Pursed-lip breathing
B) Shallow breathing
C) Rapid breathing
D) Breath-holding
What is the recommended vaccination for COAD patients to prevent respiratory infections?
A) Hepatitis B vaccine
B) Influenza vaccine
C) Tetanus vaccine
D) Measles vaccine
Which of the following is a genetic factor that increases the risk of developing COAD?
A) Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) Sickle cell anemia
D) Hemophilia
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