NBME 16 Flashcards

1
Q

Shunt

A

Pulmonary edema (fluid in alveoli) and pneumonia

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2
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Dead space

A

PE (no blood flow)

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3
Q

Diffusion abnormality

A

Pulmonary fibrosis - decreased Carbon monoxide diffusion (DLCO)
- Drugs = BAMB (Bleo G2, Amio, MTX, Busulfan)

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4
Q

What does smoking do to respiratory tract?

A

Increased mucus production, damages cilia/macrophage function

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