Patients with Chronic Bronchitis can sometimes display some characteristic signs and symptoms. Which of the following is NOT commonly one of these characteristic signs?

Skinny, muscle-wasted appearance

Dependent edema

Production of large amounts of sputum

Cyanotic Skin tone

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Skinny, muscle-wasted appearance is more characteristic of emphysema, another type of COPD. Patients with chronic bronchitis often have a more ruddy complexion due to chronic hypoxia.
B.   Dependent edema can occur due to right-sided heart failure, which is a complication of chronic bronchitis.
C.   Production of large amounts of sputum is a hallmark symptom of chronic bronchitis.

D.   Cyanotic Skin tone is also a common finding in patients with chronic bronchitis due to chronic hypoxia.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Prednisone does not require fluid restriction.
B. Black, tarry stools are a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding, not a common side effect of prednisone.
C. This is not a strict requirement for prednisone, although it can help prevent stomach upset.
D. Weight gain is a common side effect of prednisone due to increased appetite and fluid retention.

A. Cor Pulmonale B. Flattening of neck veins C. Weight loss D. Shrunken liver

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Cor Pulmonale is right-sided heart failure caused by pulmonary hypertension, which is often a complication of COPD due to increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries.
B. Flattening of neck veins is associated with fluid overload, not with right-sided heart failure.
C. While weight loss can occur in COPD patients due to increased energy expenditure, it is not directly related to the development of cor pulmonale.
D. The liver might actually become enlarged due to congestion from right-sided heart failure.

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