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Question 1

What is TLCO?

Answer 1

Total Gas Transfer - an overall measure of gas transfer for the lungs from the alveoli into the capillaries and reflects how much oxygen is taken up into the red cells.

Question 2

What is KCO?

Answer 2

Transfer Co-Efficient - TLCO divided by the alveolar volume, which makes it a measure of how efficient gas exchange is in relation to the alveolar-capillary surface to volume ratio.

Question 3

Which valvular defect causes haemoptysis?

Answer 3

Haemoptysis in mitral stenosis is thought to occur secondary to rupture of the bronchial veins caused by raised left atrial pressure.

Question 4

What type of bacteria are Klebsiella pneumoniae?

Answer 4

Gram negative anaerobic rod.

Question 5

What happens to TLCO in Recurrent PE?

Answer 5

Reduced TLCO.

Question 6

What heart sound does Pulmonary Hypertension cause?

Answer 6

Loud S2.

Question 7

Adverse Effect of Amlodipine.

Answer 7

Peripheral Oedema (dose-dependent).

Question 8

What cannula is used to decompress a Tension Pneumothorax?

Answer 8

14G Cannula.