Exam Preview for 1996: Connective Tissue Disease and Associated Int

Connective Tissue Disease and Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (CTD-ILD): What a Respiratory Therapist Needs to Know!

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1. Connective tissue diseases are a spectrum of autoimmune conditions known for: Causing genetic mutations Circulating auto antibodies Inflammatory joint pain Neurological symptoms
2. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a subtype of connective tissue diseases (CTD)? Hashimoto thyroiditis Systemic sclerosis, scleroderma (SSc) Sjogren’s Syndrome (SS) Interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune disease (IPAF)
3. In the context of interstitial lung disease (ILD), which symptom is commonly associated with the condition and should prompt further evaluation? Intolerance to cold temperatures Decreased exercise capacity Frequent nosebleeds Only when the individual is a current smoker
4. What is one of the recommended management strategies for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD)? Surgical resection of affected lung tissue High-dose corticosteroid therapy Extra oxygen therapy and patient education Regular use of bronchodilators
5. What diagnostic tests or evaluations are typically used to assess pulmonary complications in interstitial lung disease (ILD)? Blood pressure measurement and X-rays Electrocardiogram (ECG) and bone density scans Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and 6-minute walk test (6MWT) Allergy testing and throat swabs