6-uWorld

Question 1

occupational exposure for silicosis

Answer 1

sandblasting/quarry
glass
coal mining
HARD ROCK mining
masonry/construction

Question 2

complications of silicosis

Answer 2

lung cancer
TB
AUtoimmune disease

chronic bronchitis

Question 3

key terms for imaging for silicosis

Answer 3

upper lobe fibrosis
lower lobe hyperinflation

Question 4

why is ICS not advised in stable COPD

Answer 4

incr risk of PNA

Also increases risk of all cause mortality

Question 5

complications of ICS in general

do these hold true for systemic steroids as well?

Answer 5

oral candidiasis
Cataracts
Fractures/osteoporosis
incr risk PNA

YES!

Question 6

occupational exposure for asbestosis

Answer 6

carpenter
plumber
janitor
electrician

Question 7

key terms for imaging for asbestosis

Answer 7

pleural plaques

Question 8

calculate rsbi

Answer 8

rr/tv

ie 22/.4 where .4=400 Tv

need <105

Question 9

____ patter is seen in kyphoscoliosis

and compensation is ___

Answer 9

restrictive

High RR for the low Tv

Question 10

milky white pleural eff means ___

Answer 10

chylothroax

Question 11

____ check for chylothorax

Answer 11

triglyceride >110

Question 12

88% o2 sat = ___ paO2

Answer 12

55