Pleural Effusion

Question 1

Abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural space:

Answer 1

Pleural Effusion

Question 2

Types:

Answer 2

Transudative and Exudative

Question 3

Caused by +Hydrostatic pressure or -Oncotic pressure:

Answer 3

Transudative Effusion

Question 4

Most common cause of Transudative Effusion:

Answer 4

Congestive Heart Failure

Question 5

The Effusion caused by CHF is more accentuated on the:

Answer 5

Right side

Question 6

Why the Effusion of CHF is more accentuated on the right side:

Answer 6

Less lymphatic network

Question 7

pro-BNP+:

Answer 7

Effusion of CHF

Question 8

Effusion caused by CHF, Nephrotic synd, Cirrhosis and Protein desnutrition:

Answer 8

Transudative Effusion

Question 9

Effusion caused by Infection, Neoplasia and Lymphatic obstruction:

Answer 9

Exudative Effusion

Question 10

Most common cause of Exudative Effusion:

Answer 10

Pneumonia

Question 11

Dry cough, pleuritic pain and dispnea:

Answer 11

Pleural Effusion Triad

Question 12

Reduction in intravascular oncotic pressure results from:

Answer 12

Hypoalbuminemia due to Nephrotic synd. or Cirrhosis

Question 13

Result of inflammation of the pleura or decreased lymphatic drainage:

Answer 13

Exudative Effusion