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Chapter 12 Final Flashcards

1
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A collapsed lung is also called:

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Atelectasis

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2
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3 categories of atelectasis.

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Resorption, Compression and Contraction

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Resorption atelectasis most commonly results in:

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Obstruction (MC in mucous in bronchus)

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The type of atelectasis characterized by pleural effusion and common in CHF patients.

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Compression atelectasis

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The type of atelectasis characterized by fibrotic changes in the lungs.

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Contraction atelectasis

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome is characterized by:

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Diffuse alveolar damage and prevention of gas exchange

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7
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Obstructive vs. Restrictive pulmonary diseases

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Obstructive: Decreased expiratory flow rate

Restrictive: Decreased forced vital capacity

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Permanent destruction and enlargement of pulmonary parenchyma (no fibrosis) are characteristics of:

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Emphysema

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What are the main subtypes of emphysema?

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Centracinar and panacinar

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10
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The most common type of emphysema is:

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Centriacinar

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Centriacinar emphysema is characterized by:

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MC in lung apices, and chronic smokers

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Which type of emphysema is most common in the lower lungs?

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Panacinar

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13
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Panacinar emphysema occurs as a result of a deficiency in what?

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alpha1-antitrypsin

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What is the difference in acini in both types of emphysema?

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Centriacinar: Only central acini affected

Panacinar: Acini are uniformly affected

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15
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“Pink puffer” is characteristic of:

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Emphysema

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16
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What is the hallmark of chronic bronchitis?

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Hypersecretion of mucus

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17
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Chronic bronchitis is most common in what patient population?

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Males (smokers)

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18
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“Blue bloater” is characteristic of:

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Chronic bronchitis

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19
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Chronic bronchitis is defined as pronounced and productive coughing over _____ consecutive months in _____ consecutive years.

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3 months over 2 years

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20
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The 4th leading cause of death in the US?

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COPD

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21
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What is the difference between chronic bronchitis and asthma?

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CB is irreversible, asthma is reversible

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22
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What percent of the US population has asthma?

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10%

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23
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The most common type of asthma, also called genetic asthma.

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Atopic asthma

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24
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Which type of asthma occurs with a family history, associated with skin reactions and has a childhood onset?

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Atopic asthma

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The type of asthma that has no allergen sensitization and is also called intrinsic asthma.

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Non-atopic asthma

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26
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Emphysema causes:

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Destruction of alveolar walls

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27
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The lethal form of asthma is called:

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Status asthmaticus

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28
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Permanent dilation of the bronchial tree, necrotizing infections and foul/purulent sputum are all characteristics of:

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Bronchiectasis

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29
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“Honeycomb lung” and “ground glass shadows” are signs of:

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Chronic interstitial lung diseases

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30
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Diffuse interstitial fibrosis occurs most commonly in which patients?

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Males > 60 years old

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31
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Nonproductive cough, dyspnea and “velcro-like” cracking on inspiration are all characteristics of:

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Diffuse interstitial fibrosis

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32
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Pneumoconiosis results from:

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Inhalation of particulates (workplace exposure MC)

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33
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Which types of mineral dust are inhaled in pneumoconiosis?

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Coal dust, silica (MC) and asbestos

34
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Coal dust vs. silica vs. asbestos inhalation

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CD: No increase in lung cancer
Silica: Lung CA risk
Asbestos: Mesothelioma

35
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The most common occupational disease worldwide is:

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Silicosis (MC quartz)

36
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Silicosis most commonly affects which lobes of the lung?

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Upper lobes

37
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What disease is most commonly going to manifest with noncaseating granulomas and bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy?

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Sarcoidosis

38
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Sarcoidosis is most common in younger adults of which descent?

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African American

39
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What is the classic triad of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage syndrome?

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Hemoptysis, anemia and diffuse pulmonary edema

40
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The classic form of DAHS.

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Goodpasture syndrome

41
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Wegener’s granulomatosis vs. Goodpasture syndrome.

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Wegener’s: Type IV hypersensitivity, granulomas, males ~40 years

GPS: Type II HS, pulmonary infiltrates, DAHS, Males ~20-30 years/Females ~60-70 years old

42
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Mechanisms of lung abscess.

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Aspiration, obstruction and hematogenous

43
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Lung abscesses occur MC on which side?

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Right side

44
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Chronic pneumonia manifests as which type of necrosis?

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Caseous necrosis

45
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Chronic pneumonia is caused by which microorganism?

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Mycobacterium TB

46
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Infection caused by TB is what type of hypersensitivity?

47
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What is the test given for TB?

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Tuberculin (Mantoux) test

48
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Which type of TB is asymptomatic and doesn’t transmit?

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Primary TB

49
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Which type of TB is associated with granuloma formation with possible cavitations?

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Secondary TB

50
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Which type of TB is MC with immunosuppression (HIV)?

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Systemic miliary TB

51
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The MC form of extrapulmonary TB is called:

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Lymphadenitis

52
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Which type of TB has a poor prognosis?

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Secondary TB

53
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Erythema nodosum is an inflammation of the fat cells just beneath the skin and is found in about 25% of patients with:

A

Sarcoidosis

54
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Histoplasmosis is a _____ infection of the lungs involving inhalation of soil that is contaminated with bird and bat droppings.

55
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Primary lung CA is common and lethal. What does it MC affect?

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Bronchial epithelium

56
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Benign lung tumors that involve cartilage and vessels.

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Hamartomas

57
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The most common cause of CA-related deaths.

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Pulmonary carcinomas

58
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Pulmonary carcinomas account for ___% of lung CA dx and are most common in which population?

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90%; 50-70 years old (smokers)

59
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True/False: SCLC offers better prognosis than NSCLC.

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FALSE; NSCLC offers a better prognosis than SCLC

60
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Which type of pleural lesion is MC and is associated with pleural effusion?

61
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Hemothorax vs. Chylothorax

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Hemo: Blood is in the pleural cavity
Chylo: Lymphatic fluid is in the pleural cavity

62
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The MC type of pleural effusion, associated with CHF and hydrothorax.

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Pleural transudate

63
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Which type of pleural effusion is associated with pleuritis and is protein-rich?

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Pleural exudate

64
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Which pneumothorax is idiopathic?

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Spontaneous

65
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Which type of pneumothorax shifts the mediastinum and is a medical emergency?

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Tension pneumothorax

66
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What is the latency period after exposure for malignant mesothelioma?

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25-40 years

67
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The “common cold” is a type of:

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Acute respiratory infection

68
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The most common cause of acute respiratory infections.

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Streptococcal pharyngitis (caused by Group A b-hemolytic streptococci)

69
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Streptococcal pharyngitis may develop into:

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Peritonsillar abscess or acute rheumatic fever

70
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Infectious mononucleosis is caused by which microbe?

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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

71
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Two rare forms of laryngitis.

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Tuberculous (chronic active TB) and Diphtheritic

72
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Diphtheria is caused by which microbe?

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Corynebacterium diphtheriae

73
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Diphtheria is characterized by a:

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“Dirty gray” pseudomembrane

74
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Dangers of diphtheria?

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Aspiration or airway obstruction and absorption of exotoxins

75
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Laryngotracheobronchitis is also called:

76
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Croup is caused by which microbes?

A

Parainfluenza virus and RSV

77
Q

A “seal-like” bark is characteristic of:

78
Q

Which laryngeal tumors are benign?

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Vocal cord polyp and laryngeal papilloma or squamous cell papilloma

79
Q

Laryngeal papillomas are caused by which virus?

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HPV 6 and HPV 11

80
Q

Throat cancer is an example of which type of laryngeal tumor?

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Squamous cell carcinoma (95% of all cases)

81
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How many cases of throat cancer are fatal?

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