NABP FPGEE Exam - Topic 3 Question 115 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's FPGEE exam

Question #: 115
Topic #: 3

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Condition characterized by a reversible form of airflow obstruction is known as:

DCirrhose

EJaundice

CEmbolism

AAneurism

BEmphesema

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by Fausto at Jan 27, 2026, 12:11 AM

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Elvis

15 days ago

I thought COPD was also reversible sometimes?

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Lorrie

20 days ago

Yup, asthma can be managed well with treatment.

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Terrilyn

26 days ago

Wait, is it really reversible for everyone?

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Talia

1 month ago

Totally agree, asthma is reversible.

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Giuseppe

1 month ago

It's called asthma!

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Cordelia

1 month ago

Wait, is it sleep apnea? I always get these respiratory conditions mixed up.

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Mollie

2 months ago

Haha, this is easy! It's definitely COPD. I can't believe anyone would get this wrong.

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Zack

2 months ago

Gotta be emphysema. That's the one where your lungs are like a deflated balloon, right?

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Georgeanna

2 months ago

Hmm, I think it's chronic bronchitis. That's the one with the reversible airflow obstruction, right?

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Kelvin

2 months ago

This one's a no-brainer! It's obviously asthma.

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Luther

2 months ago

I'm a bit confused; I thought COPD could also have some reversible aspects, but maybe that's only in certain cases?

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Dominque

2 months ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I believe the answer is asthma since it fits the reversible part.

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Beth

3 months ago

I remember something about reversible airflow obstruction from our respiratory lectures. Could it be COPD?

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Marvel

3 months ago

I think this might be related to asthma, but I'm not completely sure.

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Kenneth

4 months ago

No problem, I've got a good handle on respiratory conditions. Reversible airflow obstruction is the textbook definition of asthma. I'll explain that clearly in my response.

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Twana

4 months ago

Wait, is this about bronchitis too? I'm a little confused on the exact terminology here. I'll have to review my notes carefully.

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Sherita

4 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Reversible airflow obstruction is the definition of asthma. I'll make sure to emphasize that in my answer.

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Nada

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know it has something to do with airflow issues, but I'll have to think through the details.

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Kathrine

4 months ago

I think this is asking about asthma or COPD. I'll need to remember the key differences between those two conditions.

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