NBME 16 Flashcards
1
Q
Shunt
A
Pulmonary edema (fluid in alveoli) and pneumonia
2
Q
Dead space
A
PE (no blood flow)
3
Q
Diffusion abnormality
A
Pulmonary fibrosis - decreased Carbon monoxide diffusion (DLCO)
- Drugs = BAMB (Bleo G2, Amio, MTX, Busulfan)
4
Q
What does smoking do to respiratory tract?
A
Increased mucus production, damages cilia/macrophage function