22: PFTs Flashcards
1
Q
indications to order Pulmonary FUnction Tests
A
dyspnea, cough, asthma, COPD, suspected bronchietasis, suspected ILD, suspected neuromuscular or chest wall disease
2
Q
metacholine + function
A
synthetic Ach analog -> stimulates mucarinic receptors on airway smooth muscle -> bronchoconstriction
3
Q
FVC
A
forced vital capacity
4
Q
FEV1
A
forced expieratory volume in 1st second of FVC
5
Q
RV
A
residual volume
6
Q
TLC
A
total lung capacity
7
Q
four examples of restrictive lung diseases
A
- chest wall/pleural abnormalities: kyphosis, scoliosis, obesity, pleural effusions
- drugs
- ILD
- neuromuscular disease: ALS, Guilain-Barre, Myasthenia gravis, etc.
