Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. A sputum culture and sensitivity test is not primarily used to diagnose lung cancer.
Incorrect. While the effectiveness of COPD medications may be assessed through other means, this test focuses on identifying bacteria or pathogens.
Correct. A sputum culture and sensitivity test helps identify specific bacteria or pathogens present in the sputum, which can guide antibiotic therapy if needed.
Incorrect. The test for measuring oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood is typically done through arterial blood gases (ABG) rather than a sputum culture.
A) Incorrect. A sputum culture and sensitivity test is not primarily used to diagnose lung cancer.
B) Incorrect. While the effectiveness of COPD medications may be assessed through other means, this test focuses on identifying bacteria or pathogens.
C) Correct. A sputum culture and sensitivity test helps identify specific bacteria or pathogens present in the sputum, which can guide antibiotic therapy if needed.
D) Incorrect. The test for measuring oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood is typically done through arterial blood gases (ABG) rather than a sputum culture.