101-116

Question 1

Tx for EGPA

Answer 1

steroids (+ cyclophosphamide if severe)

Question 2

Criteria for EGPA Dx (4/6 required)

Answer 2

asthma, Eos >10%, mono- or poly-neuropathy, migratory pulm opacities, paranasal sinus abnormalities, and extravascular Eos on biopsy

Question 3

2 ways in which NIV unloads the ventilatory muscles

Answer 3

fewer breaths; less muscle load per breath

Question 4

main respiratory stimulus post-apnea

Answer 4

hypercapnia

Question 5

What causes low DLCO in emphysema?

Answer 5

decreased alveolar surface area

Question 6

2 ways to prevent VAP

Answer 6

subglottic secretion suctioning, oral hygiene (also SAT/SBT, HOB 30-45°, ppx Abx, automatic cuff pressure, ultrathin ETT)

Question 7

Mepolizumab binds to _____.

Answer 7

alpha-subunit of IL-5

Question 8

fungal assay for presumptive Dx of PJP

Answer 8

β-d-glucan

Question 9

definitive Dx of PJP requires _____

Answer 9

staining or PCR of respi specimen

Question 10

main opportunistic infections in PAP

Answer 10

Nocardia, mycobacteria, and endemic/opportunistic fungi