Drug-induced and other ILDs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the non-selective beta blockers? Why are they relevant to pulmonary disease?
A
Carvedilol, Labetalol, Nadolol, Propranolol, Timolol
Don’t exacerbate obstructive lung disease
2
Q
What 5 drugs cause 90% of DI-SLE?
A
Hydralazine (>=400mg/d) INH Penicillamine Procainamide Quinidine
3
Q
Symptoms of fat emboli syndrome? CXR? Organ systems involved? Physical exam findings? Lab findings? Special tests?
A
ARDS on CXR Neuro, renal failure Petechiae Fat globules in UA & Sputum (+) Bone scans
4
Q
Diagnosis of hepatopulmonary syndrome?
A-a gradient
Echo findings
Nuclear testing
A
A-a > 15
TTE shows air bubbles on right in 3-6 beats
Radio-labelled albumin in brain in 4-6 beats
5
Q
Treatment of portopulmonary hypertension?
A
PAH-specific (Group I) treatment.
Contra-indication to liver transplant
6
Q
Treatment of hepatopulmonary syndrome?
A
Transplant liver
7
Q
Primary effusion lymphoma (“Liquid Lymphoma”) associated with what virus?
A
HHV-8 in HIV (+) patients.
