differentials

Question 1

differentials of the respiratory system

Answer 1

PE
Pulmonary oedema
pneumonia
tumours
COPD
ASTHMA
chest infections

Question 2

what is a PE

Answer 2

one or more emboli become lodge and obstructs the pulmonary arterial system

Question 3

symptoms of a PE

Answer 3

DYSPONEA
PLEURITIC PAIN
COUGH
ORTHOPNEA
CALF OR THIGH SWELLING
WHEEZE
HEMOPLYSIS
TACHYPNOEA
CALTH OR THIGHT ERTHMEA, TENDERNESS
TACHYCARDIA
RALES
DECREASED BREATH SOUNDS
jUGULAR DISTENSION

Question 4

RECCOMENDATIONS FOR PE

Answer 4

SYMPTOMS CONTROL

Question 5

WHAT IS PULMONARY OEDEMA

Answer 5

accumulation of fluid in the parenchyma and air space of the lungs

Question 6

symptoms and clinical findings

Answer 6

SOB
pink frothy sputum
tachypnoea
low sats
JVP increased
reduced breath sounds
coarse crackles
wheeze
vocal fremitus

Question 7

what is pneumonia

Answer 7

respiratory infection

Question 8

signs and symptoms of pneumonia

Answer 8

productive cough
DIB
Tachycardia
pyrexia
malaise
chest pain worse when breathing or coughing

dull percussion
vocal fremitus
quiet breathing
coarse crackles
rhonchi

Question 9

tumours of the lungs symptoms

Answer 9

cough that does not go away after 3 weeks

long standing caugh that gets worse

recurrent chest infections

coughing up blood
ache or pain when coughing or breathing
persistent breathlessness
persistent tiredness or lack of energy
loss of appetite
loss of wright

Question 10

click findings tumours

Answer 10

Cachexia
finger clubbing
dullness on percussion
cervical lymphadenopathy
wheeze