High Yield Flashcards
Why does COPD has ankle edema
Because COPD causing the intrathoracic pressure to become less negative which leads to decrease of venous return
What is the best investigation in case of latent TB
IGRA, because it is more specific and does not interfere with BCG vaccination
What condition leads to nocturnal cough
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea
What condition leads to nocturnal cough
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea
What conditions typically cause mucoid impaction
-klebsiella infection
-ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis)
Samster’s Triad consists of
-aspirin sensitivity
-asthma
-nasal polyps
Patient came with productive cough with copious amount of mucus, this may indicate
Chronic bronchitis
Patient came with productive cough with copious amount of pus, this may indicate
Bronchiectasis
Definition of cyanosis
-it is a blush discolouration of the skin and mucous membrane
-due to the presence of deoxygenated hemoglobin >5g/dL
What virus causes conjunctivitis
Adenovirus
In lung abscess, why the right lung is more prone to be affected than the left lung
-more verticle
-more dilated
What is the antibiotics used for anaerobes
-clindamycin except for abdominal and pelvic anaerobes which typically metronidazole
What are flu-like symptoms
(2 aches and 2 itis)
-headache
-muscle ache
-pharyngitis
-laryngitis
In a patient with cupful of frothy sputum, this may indicate
-lung cancer
What are the most characteristic of SCC of lung
Remember Q sound like C
-Ca (release of PThrP)
-Cavitation
