Pathoma: Restrictive Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What cytokine induces fibrosis (excessive repair) in the lungs?
A
TGF-ß
2
Q
Some medical treatments can cause interstitial fibrosis. Name two medications and one therapy.
A
Bleomycin and neomycin
Radiation therapy
3
Q
Symptoms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis include __________.
A
progressive dyspnea and cough
4
Q
Within alveolar macrophages, silicate impairs ___________.
A
phagolysosome formation; this results in increased risk of TB
5
Q
Sarcoidosis can also affect the _________, mimicking Sjögren’s syndrome.
A
salivary and lacrimal glands
6
Q
Noncaseating granulomas raise serum __________.
A
calcium
7
Q
________ also presents with granulomas.
A
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
8
Q
Symptoms of hypersensitivity pneumonitis usually resolve with __________.
A
removal of the causative exposure
