Chronic Cough & Hemoptysis-Johns Flashcards
1
Q
Chronic cough definition.
A
Cough persisting for 3 weeks or longer
2
Q
3 most common causes of chronic cough
A
Postnasal drip (most common cause!)
Asthma
GI reflux
3
Q
Where is hemoptysis coming from if vascular in origin?
A
Bronchial arteries
4
Q
Source of most PE’s?
A
Iliofemoral thrombi
5
Q
Why would you hear a loud P2 sound with a PE?
A
Pulmonary HTN
6
Q
What is the acid base status with a PE usually?
A
Respiratory alkalosis
7
Q
If you were to do a CT scan to look for a PE, would you use contrast?
A
Yep!
8
Q
What are advantages to using LMWH over unfractionated Heparin?
A
Once daily, fixed dose, no lab monitoring needed, less likely to decrease platelets
9
Q
How long are patients on Warfarin after a PE?
A
6 months
