Buzz words Flashcards
1
Q
What would be wrong with a patent which is stony and dull to percuss?
A
Pleural effusion
2
Q
What would most likely be wrong if the patient has ride sided pleuritic chest pain?
A
Pneumonia
3
Q
What are the 5 signs of pulmonary oedema (think A,B,C,D,E)?
A
Alveolar bat’s wings, Kerley B lines, Cardiomegaly, Dilated prominent upper lobe vessels, pleural Effusion
4
Q
What may a patient have if they have a ground glass appearance on X-ray?
A
Pulmonary fibrosis or Respiratory distress syndrome of the new born
5
Q
What would the patient have if the Ziehl- Neelsen stain is positive for acid fast bacilli?
A
TB
6
Q
What would the patient have if they had caseous necrosis?
A
TB
7
Q
What would apical disease be a sign of?
A
Most likely secondary TB; apical lesion is called an Assmann focus
