Pulmonary

You suspect a patient has long hx of exposure to astbestos.. which CXR finding would support this?

granulomas and inflammation of alveoli, small bronchi and small blood vessels. This is pathophysiological for.... ?

Which of the following pathophysiological processes is associated with chronic bronchitis?

15 yo cheerleader has dry coughing fits and some SOB during practice. Which is a prevenative agent you would try?

Which of the following is an indication for hospitalization in a patient who has acute bronchiolitis?

You suspect COPD, which of the following findings on PFT would be DECREASED?

Pt presents with sxs suspect for moderate/severe PNA but their CXR is normal. Before you tx, what test would you order?

Your patient has a coughx2 weeks, recent URI, but normal lung sounds. Normal vitals. Feeling well. What is the dx?

ER patient w/ hx of bar fight 1 hour ago has CP, SOB, absent breath sounds in LLL. What is most important intervention?

Which of the following is a common sx of croup?

CC is respiratory complaints. Cxr reveals calcification of the hilar nodes w/ eggshellpattern. U suspect exposure to...

Which of the following forms of lung cancer is associated with the poorest prognosis?

An essential test to dx cystic fibrosis is

Why is HCT/Hg increased in COPD?

Which of the following physical exam findings is consistent with moderate emphysema?

54 yo patient with progressive dyspnea, pleurtic cp comes for eval. Hx: hysterectomy 1 week ago. O2 sat 92%. You order?

A 3 yr is suspected to have swallowed a coin, which finding suggested partial obst in trachea?

What might you have seen on CXR?

Chronic COPD pt now has RR28,02 87% HR 130 with hepatojugular reflux.. they most likely have