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1
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volume of air moved into or out of the lungs during quiet breathing

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tidal volume

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2
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the volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximal expiration

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residual volume

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3
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the volume of air that can be further exhaled at the end of normal expiration

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Expiratory reserve volume

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4
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the volume of air that can be further exhaled at the end of normal inspiration

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Inspiratory reserve volume

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5
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maximum volume of air that can be exhaled following maximal inspiration

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vital capacity

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6
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the volume in the lungs at maximal inspiration

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total lung capacity

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7
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the volume of gas in the lungs at normal tidal volume end expiration

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functional residual capacity

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8
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the volume of air that has been exhaled at the end of the first second of forced expiration

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FEV1

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9
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measurement of volume of air that can be expelled from a maximally inflated lung with pt breathing as hard and fast as possible

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forced vital capacity

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10
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continuous, whistling, musical, high-pitched sounds heard during expiration due to narrowed obstructed airways

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wheezing
–seen with obstructive lung diseases

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continuous, rumbling, coarse, low-pitched sounds that clear with cough

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rhonchi
–caused by secretions

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12
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discontinuous, high pitched sounds heard during inspiration

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rales (crackles)
–not cleared w/ cough
–seen with pneumonia, atelectasis, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pulm fibrosis

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13
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monophonic sound over trachea due to narrowing of larynx

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stridor

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14
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MC RF for COPD

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smoking and/or exposure

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15
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only genetic disease linked to COPD in younger patients <40 yo

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alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

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16
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Dx for COPD

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PFTs with decreased FEV1, decreased FEV1/FVC <70% predicted (decreased DLCO in emphysema)

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17
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Define chronic bronchitis

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productive cough for a least 3 months a year for 2 consecutive years

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18
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Factors that reduce mortality in COPD:

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1- smoking cessation
2- O2 therapy
3- PCP and Flu vaccines annually

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19
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Indications of O2 therapy in COPD: (3)

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paO2 <55 mmHg, O2 sat <88%, or cor pulmonale

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20
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Abx Tx for AECOPD:

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macrolides (azith, clarith), cephalosporins (cefuroxime, cefixime), Augmentin, fluoroquinolones

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21
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categorizes severity of COPD based on FEV1 and FEV1/FVC ratios

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GOLD criteria

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22
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Gold Criteria: Category C patients should be treated with

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LAMA

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23
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Maximal COPD therapy includes:

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LAMA + LABA + inhaled glucorticoid
–supportive: O2, smoking cessation, annual vaccines
–steroids and abx in AECOPD

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24
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MC cause of bronchiectasis in US

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CF

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25
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Dx of CF

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sweat chloride test (Cl levels >60 on 2 occasions after pilocarpine administration)

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26
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CF results due to a mutation in this receptor

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CF transmembrane conductance receptor
–causes abnormal chloride and water transport across exocrine glands, resulting in thick viscous secretions of lungs, pancreas, sinuses, intestines in CF

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27
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MC organism to cause recurrent lung infections in bronchiectasis

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pseudomonas aeruginosa if CF
–H flu if not related to CF

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28
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MC RFs for CF

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Caucasians, Northern Europeans

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29
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Dx for bronchiectasis and classic findings

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High resolution CT with thickened bronchial walls (tram track) and increased airway diameter > adjacent vessel diameter (signet ring sign)

PFTs with decreased FEV1, decreased FEV1/FVC <70% predicted

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30
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MC RF for asthma

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atopy

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31
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Atopic triad

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asthma
allergic rhinitis
atopic dermatitis (eczema)

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32
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Samter’s triad

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asthma
chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps
sensitivity to ASA/NSAIDs

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33
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Dx for asthma

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PFTs with reversible obstruction (decreased FEV1, decreased FEV1/FVC following methacholine challenge)

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34
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best and most objective way to assess severity & treatment response in asthma exacerbation

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peak expiratory flow rate

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35
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Tx of moderate persistent asthma

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Low ICS + LABA
–alternatives, Medium ICS or add LTRA

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36
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Tx of severe persistent asthma

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High ICS + LABA +/- Omalizumab

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37
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MC RFs for sarcoidosis

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Female, AA, Northern Europeans

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38
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Dx for sarcoidosis

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CXR with bilateral hilar LAD
PFTs with restrictive pattern
Tissue biopsy with noncaseating granulomas

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39
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MC RF for pulmonary fibrosis

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men >40 yo

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40
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Dx for pulmonary fibrosis

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Chest CT with reticular honeycombing, focal ground-glass opacifications
PFTs with restrictive pattern
Tissue biopsy with honeycombing

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41
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RF for silicosis

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coal mining, quarry work with granite, slate, quartz, pottery makers, sandblasting, glass and cement manufacturing

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42
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CXR with silicosis

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multiple, small (<10mm) round nodular opacities in UL
*eggshell calcifications of hilar and mediastinal nodes

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43
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lung disease from inhalation of coal dust particles

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coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (black lung disease)

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44
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lung disease from inhalation of silicon dioxide

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silicosis

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45
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Caplan syndrome

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coal worker’s pneumoconiosis + RA

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46
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Dx for coal worker’s pneumoconiosis

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CXR with small nodules in ULs and hyperinflation in LLs in obstructive pattern

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47
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lung disease from inhalation of beryllium

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Berylliosis

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48
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RF for Berylliosis

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aerospace, electronics, ceramics, tool and dye manufacturing, jewelry making

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49
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lung disease due to cotton exposure

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Byssinosis

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50
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RF for Byssinosis

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employed in textile industries (flax or hemp exposure)

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51
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lung disease due to inhalation of asbestos fibers

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asbestosis

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52
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RF for Asbestosis

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destruction, repair, or renovation of old buildings, insulation

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53
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Dx for asbestosis

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CXR with pleural plaques in LLs
PFTs with restrictive pattern
Tissue biopsy with linear asbestos bodies

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54
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MC complication of asbestosis

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bronchogenic carcinoma (mesothelioma is most specific)

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55
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hypersensitivity pneumonitis from nitrogen dioxide gas exposure released from plant matter

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silo filler disease

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56
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infection with chlamydophila psittaci due to exposure to infected birds

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Psittacosis (Parrot Fever)

57
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Influenza vaccine recommended for

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annually for all individuals >6 months old

58
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CI to inactivated influenza vaccine

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GB within 6 weeks of prior vaccine
high fevers
infants <6 months of age

59
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CI to live influenza vaccine

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pregnancy
immunocompromised patients
adults age 50 or older

60
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MC cause of acute bronchitis

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viral (adenovirus, parainfluenza, influenza, coronavirus, coxsackie, rhinovirus, RSV)

61
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Highly contagious infection secondary to bordatella pertussis

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`Pertussis (whooping cough)

62
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Tdap administration

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Tdap at 2, 4, 6, 15-18 mos, and 4-6 yo
–5 doses
–booster at 11-18 yo

63
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MC cause of acute bronchiolitis

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RSV

64
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Acute bronchiolitis is MC seen in this age group

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ages 2 mos to 2 yo

65
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Acute bronchiolitis prevention

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palivizumab during the 1st year of life for children <29 weeks old, prematurity, CHD, NM disorders, immunodeficiency
*handwashing preventative

66
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MC cause of acute epiglottitis

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Haemophilus influenzae B (unvaccinated children)
Streptococcal species (GAS, S. pneumo if vaccinated)

67
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3 Ds of acute epiglottis

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dysphagia
drooling
distress

68
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Dx for acute epiglottis

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Lateral Cervical XR with thumbprint sign
*Laryngoscopy (cherry red epiglottis with swelling)

69
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Acute epiglottitis prevention

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Rifampin given to all close contacts
Routine HiB vaccination

70
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Abx treatment for pertussis

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Macrolides (azith, erythromycin)

71
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Abx treatment for acute epiglottis

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2nd or 3rd gen cephalosporins (ceftriaxone, cefotaxime)

72
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MC organism to cause Croup

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Parainfluenza virus type 1

73
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Dx for Croup

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*Clinical (rule out FB and epiglottis)
Frontal Cervical XR with steeple sign

74
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Tx for severe croup

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dexamethasone, nebulized epinephrine, and hospitalization

75
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MC organism to cause pneumonia

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S. pneumoniae

76
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MC organism to cause of CAP

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S. pneumoniae

77
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MC cause of atypical (walking) pneumonia

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M. pneumoniae

78
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RF for haemophilus pneumoniae pneumonia

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Extremes of age (<6 yo, elderly)
Immunocompromised (DM, HIV)
Underlying pulmonary disease (asthma, copd, bronchiectasis, CF)
Alcoholism

79
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MC organism to cause HAP

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S. aureus

80
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Define CAP

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individual who develops pneumonia <48 hours of hospital admission (does not reside in SNF)

81
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Define HAP

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individual who develops pneumonia >48 hours of hospital admission

82
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Tx for outpt CAP

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macrolide (azith, clarith) or doxycycline

83
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Tx for inpt CAP

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Beta-lactam (ceftriaxone, cefotaxime) and either macrolide/doxy OR broad spectrum FQ

84
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Tx for HAP and or MDR

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Anti-pseudomonal beta-lactam (zosyn, ceftazidime, cefepime) and Anti-pseudomonal AG or FQ (gentamicin, tobramycin or levaquin)
+/- Vanco if suspect mrsa
+/- Azith or Levaquin if suspect legionella

85
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Tx for aspiration pneumonia

A

Unasyn or Augmentin

86
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Define CURB-65

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admission if at least 2:
confusion, uremia (>30 mg/dL), RR >30, BP low (SBP <90 or DBP <60), Age >65

87
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MC organisms to cause aspiration pneumonia

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peptostreptococcus, bacteroides, and fusobacterium

88
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Associated with foul smelling, “rotten egg” sputum and RLL lesions on CXR

A

aspiration pneumonia

89
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Associated with purple jelly, currant sputum and cavitary lesions on CXR

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k. pneumoniae

90
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lung disease due to inhalation of bird, bat droppings in Mississippi and Ohio river valley

A

Histoplasmosis

91
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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) administration

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4 dose immunization series (2, 4, 6, 12-15 mos)

92
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Tx for moderate and severe histoplasmosis

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moderate: itraconazole
severe: amphotericin B

93
Q

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) administration

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all adults 65 yo and older, as well as, young patients with comorbidities and increased risk for complications from s. pneumo infection

94
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MC opportunistic infection in HIV, esp if CDC <200

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pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)

95
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Tx for pneumocystis pneumonia

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Bactrim x21 days (add prednisone if hypoxic)

96
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Dx for latent TB (3)

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1- Positive PPD
2. No active symptoms
3. No active lesions on CXR

97
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4 drug treatment for primary TB

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Rifampin
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol
(RIPE x2 mos + RI x4 mos = 6 mo duration)

98
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2 drug treatment for latent TB

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INH + Pyridoxine (Vit B6) x 9 mos
**patients are not contagious

99
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TB (PPD) screening for active infection

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> 5mm- HIV, immunodeficiency, close contacts, cxr findings of old/healed TB
10mm- High risk populations (prisoners)
15mm- everybody else

100
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False negative in PPD test

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anergy (HIV, sarcoidosis)
faulty application

101
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False positive in PPD test

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improper reading
cross reaction with an atypical
BCG vaccination within 10 years

102
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Rifampin AE

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thrombocytopenia, orange colored secretions

103
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Isoniazid AE

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hepatitis (esp >35 yo), peripheral neuropathy (Rq B6 coadministration)

104
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Pyrazinamide AE

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hepatitis, hyperuricemia, photosensitive dermatologic rash

105
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Ethambutol AE

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optic neuritis, peripheral neuropathy

106
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MC cause of solitary pulmonary nodule

A

infectious granulomas

107
Q

Syndrome characterized by periodic episodes of diarrhea, flushing, tachycardia, and bronchoconstriction

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Carcinoid syndrome

108
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MC cause of cancer related deaths in US

A

bronchogenic carcinoma

109
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MC primary lung cancer in smokers, women, men, and nonsmokers

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adenocarcinoma

110
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Lung cancer prevention

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Annual CT for 55-80 yo with >30 pack year history

111
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MC paraneoplastic syndrome seen in bronchogenic carcinoma

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superior vena cava syndrome

112
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Horner syndrome

A

ipsilateral ptosis, anhidrosis, miosis seen in pancoast tumors associated with SCLC

113
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Tumor MC caused due to chronic asbestosis exposure

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Mesothelioma

114
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Dx for FB aspiration

A

rigid bronchoscopy

115
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MC cause of transudative pleural effusion

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CHF (followed by nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, atelectasis, hypoalbuminemia)

116
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MC cause of exudative pleural effusion

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any associated infection or inflammation (also, pulmonary emboli)

117
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noninfected pleural effusion

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parapneumonic

118
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infected pleural effusion

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empyema

119
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Dx for pleural effusion

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Thoracentesis: Light’s criteria
1. pleural fluid protein : serum protein >0.5
2. pleural fluid LDH : serum LDH >0.6
3. pleural fluid LDH >2/3 the upper limit of normal LDH

120
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Dx for empyema

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pleural fluid pH <7.2, glucose <40, or positive gram stain of pleural fluid

121
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Tx for empyema

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chest tube fluid drainage

122
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Dx for PTX

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CXR with companion lines (visceral pleural line running parallel with ribs)

123
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Tx for PTX

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<3 cm - observe, O2
>3 cm - needle aspiration vs chest tube

124
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Define pulmonary hypertension

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Elevated mean pulmonary arterial pressure >20 mmHg

125
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Dx for pulmonary hypertension

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right heart catheterization

126
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Virchow’s triad

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intimal damage, stasis, hypercoagulability

127
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MC sign associated with pulmonary emboli

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tachypnea

128
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IVC filter indications (3)

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  1. AC contraindicated (recent bleed, bleeding disorders)
  2. Failed AC
  3. RV dysfunction on echo
129
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MC EKG findings with PE

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nonspecific ST/T wave changes and sinus tachycardia most common (also, S1Q3T3)

130
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MC RF for ARDS

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critically ill patients (gram neg sepsis most common)

131
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Dx for ARDS

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right heart catheterization with PCWP <18 mmHg

132
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MC RF for OSA

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obesity

133
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cyclic breathing in response to hypercapnia

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cheyne-stokes
(due to decreased brain blood flow)

134
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irregular respirations (quick shallow breaths of equal depth) with irregular periods of apnea

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biot’s breathing
(due to damage to medulla oblongata or opioid use)

135
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deep, rapid, continuous respirations as a result of metabolic acidosis

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kussmaul’s respiration

136
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MC RF for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome

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*primarily pre-term infants
Caucasians, males, multiple births, maternal DM, C-section

137
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Atelectasis and pulmonary perfusion without ventilation due to insufficiency of surfactant production by an immature lung

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neonatal respiratory distress syndrome

138
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MC RF for meconium aspiration

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*primarily post-term infants

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