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Ch39 Verified Test Bank Epidemiology Of Chronic Obstructive

Chapter 39. Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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True/False Questions

  1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) causes nearly 3 million deaths annually in the world population.
  2. Overall, COPD ranks fifth in cause-specific mortality and is projected to climb even higher in the coming years.
  3. The vast majority of deaths from COPD (nearly 90%) occur in developed countries.
  4. In developed countries, COPD currently ranks third in mortality, behind only cardiovascular disease and cancer.
  5. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) actually refers to the presence of either of three conditions, asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.
  6. The predominant etiologic agent in the genesis of both emphysema and chronic bronchitis is cigarette smoking (or any other form of smoking tobacco).
  7. The best documented genetic risk factor for COPD is α1 antitrypsin deficiency.
  8. The inheritance pattern of defective α1 antitrypsin genes is autosomal dominant.
  9. Tobacco smoking accounts for approximately 50% of COPD in the world population.
  10. The risk of COPD increases 28% in men and 16% in women with each 10-pack-year increment of cigarette smoking.
  11. Recent estimates suggest that almost half of the world population is continually exposed to biomass smoke from the combustion of solid fuels such as wood and coal.
  12. Up to 20% of COPD cases are attributable to indoor sources of pollution such as biomass smoke from cooking and heating in poorly ventilated dwellings.
  13. The most important preventive strategy to reduce COPD morbidity and mortality is smoking cessation.
  14. Combined results from epidemiologic studies suggest there is a significant dose response in COPD risk with increasing duration of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.
  15. The most important preventive strategy to reduce COPD morbidity and mortality is total abstinence from tobacco use.

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) refers to the presence of which of the following conditions?
    1. Emphysema
    2. Chronic bronchitis
    3. Asthma
    4. a and b are correct.
    5. a, b and c are all correct.
  2. The diagnosis of COPD is confirmed by lung spirometry when the ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) to forced vital capacity (FVC) falls below what threshold value?
    1. 80%
    2. 70%
    3. 50%
    4. 40%
  3. After age 55 years, the prevalence of COPD in men exceeds that in women by approximately:
    1. 50%.
    2. 2-fold.
    3. 3-fold.
    4. 4-fold.
  4. The risk factors for COPD include all of the following except:
    1. ionizing radiation.
    2. chronic exposure to tobacco smoke.
    3. occupational coal mining.
    4. chronic exposure to biomass smoke.
  5. What primary genetic condition predisposes to emphysema?
    1. α1 antitrypsin deficiency
    2. Cystic fibrosis
    3. Lynch syndrome
    4. Neurofibromatosis
  6. The presence of COPD significantly increases the risk of which of the following forms of cancer?
    1. Lung cancer
    2. Breast cancer
    3. Colon cancer
    4. Esophageal cancer
  7. Tobacco smoking and/or chronic exposure to biomass smoke account for approximately what percentage of COPD cases in the world population?
    1. 50%
    2. 60%
    3. 70%
    4. 80%
  8. According to recent WHO survey data, approximately what fraction of adults are chronic smokers in the world population?
    1. One-fifth
    2. One-quarter
    3. One-third
    4. One-half

Essay Questions

  1. Distinguish between emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

  1. Discuss the global burden of COPD.

  1. Discuss findings of key studies of tobacco smoking and COPD.

  1. Discuss findings of key studies of indoor air pollution and COPD.

  1. Discuss findings of key studies of outdoor air pollution and COPD.

  1. Describe the primary genetic defect that predisposes to COPD.

  1. Characterize the association of COPD and lung cancer.

  1. Discuss strategies for the prevention and control of COPD.

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Chapter Number:
39
Created Date:
Aug 21, 2025
Chapter Name:
Chapter 39 Epidemiology Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Author:
Randall E. Harris

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