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Integrated/Advanced Cards Flashcards

1
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What is CAD?

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Coronary Artery Disease

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What other past histories would suggest that pt has CAD?

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Angina, MI, CABG, Cardiac Stents, Angioplasty

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Does PMHx of CAD mean the pt has CAD?

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No

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Does a SHx of angioplasty mean the pt has CAD?

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Yes.

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Explain the difference between CAD and MI?

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CAD is a broad term for Heart Disease. MI is included in an active HA.

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If someone has a PMHx of A-Fib or CHF, do they also have CAD?

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No.

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7
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What are the “cardiac risk factors”

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HTN, DM, HLD, CAD, Smoking, FHx of CAD

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How is CAD diagnosed?

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Cardiac Catherization

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Name two ways that an MI is diagnosed.

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EKG (Stemi) & Troponin (Non-Stemi)

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10
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What are some associated symptoms of MI other than CP.

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Chest Pressure
Shortness of Breath
Nausea/Vomitting

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What are some associated symptoms of CHF

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SOB, pedal edema, orthopnea, rales, JVD

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12
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What 2 studies would diagnose CHF?

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CXR and BNP

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13
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What is A-Fib?

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Atrial Fibrillation

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What might someone feel with A-Fib?

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Fast, pounding, irregular palpitations

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15
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How is A-Fib diagnosed?

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EKG

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What could be the CC of someone with a PE

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SOB and Pleuritic CP (CP worse w/deep breaths)

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What are risk factors of PE?

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known DVT, PMHx of DVT or PE, FHx, Recent surgery, cancer, A-Fib, Immobility, Pregnancy, BCP, Smoking

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What study would diagnose with PE?

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CTA Chest or VQ Scan.

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What part of the heart does CAD affect; Arteries, Veins, or Nerves

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Arteries

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Can a CT Chest without IV contrast diagnose a PE? Why or Why not?

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No. But a VQ Scan can.

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21
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What is a PTX

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Pneumothorax

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What is the most common cause of a PTX?

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Trauma

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23
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How is PTX diagnosed

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CXR

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24
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What social history will most COPD patients have?

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Smoking

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25
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What is the difference between a inhaler and a nebulizer for asthma

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Inhaler: portable. One does
Nebulizer: at home treatment

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What is Asthma?

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constricting of the airway due to inflammation and muscular contraction of bronchioles (bronchospasm)

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27
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What PE finding closely associated with asthma?

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Wheezing

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28
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What is PNA

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Pneumonia

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29
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What might a person with PNA complain of?

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Productive cough and fever

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30
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How is PNA diagnosed

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CXR

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31
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Name all 7 areas of the abdomen

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Epigastric, RUQ, LUQ, Periumbillical, RLQ, LLQ, Suprapubic, Flanks

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32
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What is the layman’s name for GERD?

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reflux

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33
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What might someone with GERD complain of?

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Epigastric Pain

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34
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For older patients with GERD symptoms, what life-threatening disease may also need to be ruled out?

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MI

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35
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What does bile do? Where is it stored?

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Emulsifies. Helps with digestion. Stored in the Gallbladder.

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36
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What is the difference between Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis?

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Cholelithiasis is the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder. Cholecystitis is the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct.

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37
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What might be the CC of a person with gallstones?

38
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What PE finding is closely associated the Cholecystitis?

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RUQ tenderness, Murphy’s pain (rebound pain)

39
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How are gallstones diagnosed?

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US Abdomen

40
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Name associated symptoms with appendicitis.

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Anorexia, Pain, Nausea

41
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How is Appendicitis diagnosed?

A

CT A/P with PO Contrast

42
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What would someone with pancreatitis c/o?

A

LUQ, Pancreatitis

43
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How is pancreatitis diagnosed

A

elevated lipase lab test

44
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Name four possible CC’s for a GI Bleed pt

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Hematemesis. Coffee Ground Emesis, Hematochezia, Melena

45
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How is a GI Bleed diagnosed in the EB

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Heme Positive Stool

46
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What are we worried about for someone with a GI Bleed?

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Possible Blood transfusion due to a significant blood loss

47
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What is the pre-existing condition you just have before you can get diverticulitis?

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Divericulosis

48
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What will be the CC for someone with diverticulitis?

49
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What studies would diagnose diverticulitis?

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CT A/P with PO contrast

50
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What might a person with SBO complain of?

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Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, Constipation, No BMs, Abdominal Distention

51
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How is a SBO diagnosed?

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CT A/P with PO Contrast. Acute Abdominal Series (AAS)

52
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What is a UTI?

A

Urinary Tract Infection

53
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What is pyelo?

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infection of the tissue in the kidneys, usually spread from UTI.

54
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What is the CC of someone with a UTI?

55
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Where would a patient feel pain if they had pyelo?

56
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How is a UTI diagnosed?

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Urine Dip or Urinalysis.

57
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What might a person with kidney stones c/o?

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Flank Pain

58
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How are kidney stones diagnosed?

A

CT Abd/Pelvis.

RBC in UA

59
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What is an ectopic pregnancy?

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fertilized egg develops outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes

60
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How is an ectopic pregnancy diagnosed?

61
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What is ovarian torsion

A

twisting of an ovarian artery reducing blood flow to an ovary

62
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How is ovarian torsion diagnosed

63
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Name the 2 types of CVAs.

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Ischemic CVA

Hemorrhagic CVA

64
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What sx might a person with a brain bleed c/o?

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Headache-Sudden Onset.

65
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What study would diagnose a brain bleed?

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CT Head or Lumbar Puncture

66
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What sx might a person with an ischemic CVA c/o?

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one-sided weakness/numbness or changes in speed/vision

67
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How us an ischemic CVA diagnosed?

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Clinically. Potentially normal CT Head

68
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What is a TIA

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Transient Ischemic Attack

69
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How does a TIA differ from a CVA?

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CVA: deprive brain of blood
TIA: deprive brain of O2

70
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What is a common cause of seizures in children?

71
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What is the name of the state after a seizure?

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Post-Ictal

72
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What are 3 symptoms of meningitis?

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Fever, Neck Pain, Neck Stiffness, AMS

73
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What study would diagnose meningitis?

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Lumbar puncture

74
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What are 4 important things to document for syncopal episodes?

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Prior, during, after, & how they currently feel.

75
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Name 4 causes of altered mental status?

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Diabetic, Elderly, Demented, EtOH Use, Drug Use

76
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How is AMS different from a focal near deficit?

A

It affects entire brain

77
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What is a DVT

A

Deep Vein Thrombosis.

78
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What are the risk factors for a DVT?

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PMHx of DVT or PE, Recent Surgery, Cancer Immobility, Pregnancy, BCP, Smoking, LE Trauma, LE Casts

79
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What are common signs of DVT?

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Calf Tenderness, Cords, Homan’s Sign

80
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What is an AAA?

A

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

81
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What is an aortic distention?

A

separation of the muscular wall from the membrane of the artery, putting the patient at risk of aortic rupture and death

82
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What are 3 symptoms of cellulitis?

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Fluctuant, Induration, Purulent

83
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How is an abscess different from cellulitis?

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contains underlying collection of pus

84
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What procedure will be performed for every abscess?

A

Incision and Drainage

85
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What is the main concern with an allergic reaction?

A

Anaphylaxis or respiratory failure

86
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What are the only three symptoms of a true allergic reaction?

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Rash, Swelling, Itching, or SOB. (must have first 3)

87
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How can Diabetic Ketoacidosis be diagnosed?

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Arterial Blood Gas showing low pH or Positive Serum Ketones

88
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What is an Emergency Physician’s main responsibility for psychiatric patients?

A

Medical Clearance

89
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Name three important things to document for any trauma patient?

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LOC, Confusion, Numbness, Weakness, HA, Neck/Back Pain, SOB, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain

90
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What are 3 normal CXR findings?

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  • no cardiomegaly
  • no pneumothorax
  • no infiltrates
  • no pulmonary effusion

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