Case Study:
Charlene is a 55-year-old female who has had emphysema problems for many years. She has a 20-year history of tobacco use. Today, Charlene was seen in the clinic due today increased shortness of breath and non-productive cough over the past three days. She has an SaO2 of 90% with most recent pulmonary function test findings indicating the following: FVC- 70% FEV1-69% FEV1/FVC ratio-69%.
- What physical findings might be indicative of a patient with emphysema?
- What is the purpose and interpretations of the pulmonary function test?
- What are the pathophysiological findings specifying emphysema?
- What are the three functions of the respiratory center located in the brain stem?
- Please provide a description of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
- What are the pathophysiological findings specifying bronchitis?
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