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1
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What cell types are typically involved w/ asthma?

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eosinophils, basophils, & macrophages

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What is the single most important way to prevent the onset & progression of COPD?

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Smoking cessation

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4 cardinal sx of COPD

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  1. Chronic cough
  2. excessive sputum pdt’n
  3. DOE out of proportion to age
  4. wheezing
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In add’n to stopping smoking, what is the other known intervention for COPD that has been proven to improve mortality?

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chronic O2 therapy

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What is a 1st-line maintenance tx for COPD?

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Tiotropium (Spiriva)

- long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator

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What methylxanthine is used as a supplement for pts w/ COPD?

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Aminophylline (Theophylline)

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What class of medication does salmeterol (serevent) & fluticasone/salmterol (Advair discus) belong?

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long, acting, inhaled bronchodilator

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What is the major cell involved w/ COPD?

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Macrophages & PMNs

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What medication class has been show to be beneficial as an anti-inflammatory agent that helps to drop increased pulmonary pressures in pts w/ advanced COPD?

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Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors such as sildenafil (Viagra)

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What are the 2 MC sx in a pt w/ asthma?

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  1. chest tightness

2. wheezing

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For pts using high dose & frequent beta agonist therapy, what electrolyte abnormality is most likely to be encountered?

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hypokalemia

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What is the MCly initially utilized rescue medication for the relief of an acute asthma attack?

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beta agonists

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What medication class is considered to be the cornerstone of therapy for pts w/ persistent asthma?

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inhaled corticosteroids

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What kind of cancer is the leading cancer death for both men & women in the US?

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Lung cancer

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What is the single most important factor for causing lung cancer?

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cigarette smoking

- related to the duration, depth of inhalation, & amount smoked

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For the various types of tobacco use, which has the closest relationship to lung cancer?

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smoking > cigars > pipe > chewing

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What is the MC cell type for lung cancer?

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adenocarcinoma cell cancer

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18
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What cell type of lung cancer has the best prognosis assoc. w/ it?

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squamous cell

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What type of lung cancer is most likely to present as a PERIPHERAL nodule?

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adenocarcinoma

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What type of lung cancer is most likely to present w/ a CENTRALIZED thoracic mass or nodule?

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Squamous

- remember squamous means central

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What type of lung cancer is most likely to arise in proximal airways?

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small cell

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What type of lung cancer has the worst prognosis & is considered to be metastatic when it is discovered?

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small cell (aka as oat cell)

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23
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What is the MC symptomatic presentation for lung cancer?

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Cough w/ or w/o hemoptysis

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24
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What is the MC location for Pancoast tumors?

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Apical portion of the lung

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25
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What is the classic sx complex that is assoc. w/ Pancoast tumor?

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Horner’s syndrome

- ptosis, miosis, & anhydrosis

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What electrolyte disorder is most likely to be seen in a pt w/ squamous cell lung carcinoma?

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hypercalcemia

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27
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What hormone is most frequently made in pts w/ bronchial carcinoid cancer?

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serotonin

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What is the MCly identified risk factor for a pt w/ malignant mesothelioma?

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asbestos exposure

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29
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MC CXR finding for a pt w/ malignant mesothelioma

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pleural thickening & the presence of pleural fluid

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30
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When tx is needed, what is the primary therapy for a pt w/ solitary pulmonary nodule?

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surgical resection of the tumor

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31
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For the adult population, what is the MC reason for prescribing Abx?

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community acquired respiratory tract infxns

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32
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In the US, what is the MC infectious cause of death?

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CAP

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33
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What bacterial organism is the MCC of CAP?

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Streptococcal pneumoniae

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34
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Name the 3 MC atypical org. that are seen in CAP

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  1. Mycoplasma
  2. Legionella
  3. Chlamydia species
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35
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What medications are recommended for use in the outpt tx of CAP pts who were not recently treated w/ Abx & who are otherwise healthy?

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Macrolide therapy (azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin) or doxycycline

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For an otherwise healthy pt w/ CAP who are being treated as outpts & who recently received Abx, what is the appropriate tx regimen?

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Azithromycin or clarithromycin + high dose amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin) or resp. FQ

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37
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What pattern of lung dz is assoc. w/ pulmonary fibrosis?

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restrictive ventilatory defects w/ reduced total lung capacity, and decreased FVC

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What is the classic CXR finding in a pt who has interstitial pulmonary fibrosis?

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Honeycombing

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What is the current medical therapy of choice for pts w/ interstitial pulmonary fibrosis?

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immunomodulators

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What is the classic CXR finding for a pt who is infected w/ TB?

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upper lobe infiltrates &/or cavities (95%)

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What are the 2 sputum analysis methods that are used to ID active TB?

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  1. acid fast sputum smear

2. sputum culture

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What is the recommended medical therapy for pts w/ active TB?

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  1. INH
  2. Rifampin
  3. PZA
  4. EMB
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SE of INH

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hepatitis & peripheral neuropathy

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SE of Rifampin

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orange-colored body fluids, hepatitis, & flu-like syndrome

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SE of EMB

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optic neuritis & red-green visual loss

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46
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SE of PZA

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liver toxicity & LFT abnormalities

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47
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What are 3 clinical clues that a pt has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

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  1. loud snoring
  2. observation of apnea or gasping by bedmate
  3. thick neck
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In addition to the abnormalities that are seen w/ sleeping, what is the cardinal feature of OSA?

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Daytime sleepiness

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49
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What portion of the sleep cycle is OSA mostly seen?

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REM sleep

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50
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This is a dz of unknown cause which results in excessive daytime sleepiness & manifestations of rapid eye movement sleep at inappropriate times (known as sleep attacks)

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Narcolepsy

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51
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Name 4 sx of narcolepsy

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  1. sleep attacks - episodes of irresistible sleepiness
  2. sleep paralysis - inability to move at sleep onset or on awakening
  3. hypnogogic hallucinations - vivid dream-like experiences at sleep onset
  4. cataplexy - loss of motor tone during movements of high emotion or excitement (laughter, surprise, anger)
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52
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What type of nocturnal movements are seen in a pt w/ periodic limb movements in sleep (PMLS)?

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“Babinski” like leg movements

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53
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What class of medications is the TOC for Period Limb Movement in Sleep & RLS?

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dopaminergic medications

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54
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What is the 1st line therapy for tx of pulmonary arterial HTN?

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CCBs & anticoagulants

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55
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What protein permeates all tissues in the body & its main effect is to inactivate proteases in the body?

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Alpha-1 antitrypsin

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56
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The volume of gas expired w/ forced from a full inhalation (TLC) down to the residual volume

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forced vital capacity (FVC)

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Reduced FEV1 < 80% than predicted w/ a normal or reduced FVC defines what type of lung problem?

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obstructive lung dz

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name this specific type of lung dz: Normal FEV-1% but w/ reduced FEF 25-75% on PFTs

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small airways obstruction

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Spirometry shows reduced FVC & FEV-1 w/ normal or elevated FEV-1 along w/ decreased level of TLC

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Restrictive lung dz

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Residual volume + vital capacity

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TLC

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Reduced TLC but w/ NORMAL flow patterns defines what type of lung dz?

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restrictive lung dz

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This dz affects the lower respiratory tract w/ persistent cough producing viscous, purulent, & often greenish colored sputum w/ periods of clinical stability interrupted by exacerbations. This dz is characterized by increased cough, wt. loss, increased sputum volume & decrements in pulmonary fxn:

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Cystic fibrosis (CF)

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63
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Mode of inheritance for CF

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autosomal recessive

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Pts w/ ongoing chronic CF classically has colonization w/ what org?

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pseudomonas aeruginosa

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What test is used in order to dx CF

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chloride sweat teast (CL > 70)

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66
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hypersensitivity pneumonitis leads to the development of what type of pulm. dz?

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restrictive

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Hypertrophy &/or dilation of the right ventricle due to respiratory dz that is not due to congenital or acquired heart dz is known as what condition?

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Cor pulmonale

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In the physical assessment of a pt w/ cor pulmonale, what is the primary change in the heart tones?

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increased P2

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Virchow’s triad:

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  1. venous stasis
  2. hypercoagulability
  3. endothelial damage
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70
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Acquired Protein C resistance (APC) is better known as what?

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Leiden Factor V

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71
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S1Q3T3 on an EKG is pathognomonic for what condition?

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Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

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72
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This test ordered when a PE is suspected, has its true value in r/o PE when it’s normal

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D dimer

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73
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Parapneumonic pleural effusion will have an increase in what type of what cell line on differential?

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neutrophils

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74
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Cancer, TB, & post CABG will have an increase in what white cell line in pleural effusion?

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Lymphocytosis

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75
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If a pleural effusion’s Hct is >50% than the peripheral Hct, what is the most likely cause?

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trauma (this is due to hemothorax)

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What is the MCC of death from infectious dz in the U.S.?

77
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2 classes of meds that are used for a pt w/ atypical PNA

A
  1. Macrolide

2. FQs

78
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describe the typical pt w/ spontaneous PTX

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tall, thin young male who performs valsalva maneuver

79
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Type of chest film that most readily recognizes PTX

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end expiratory film

- helps billustrate the loss of peripheral lung markings

80
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1st step in the tx for tension PTX

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Needle decompression in the 2nd intercostal space on the MCL

81
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Pt has HoTN, shifted trachea due to shifting of the mediastinum & JVD

A

Tension PTX

82
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structural change of the nail bed w/ loss of the normal 150 degree angle b/w the nail & cuticle - this may reflect underlying severe COPD:

83
Q

What is the correct term for pigeon chest?

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Pectus carinatum

- sternum is displaced anteriorly, Increased AP diameter

84
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What is another term for Pectus excavatum?

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Funnel chest

- lower portion of the sternum is depressed

85
Q

failure of part of the lung to expand

A

atelectasis

86
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For hemoptysis to occur, where anatomically does the blood originate from?

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below the vocal cords

87
Q

High-pitched, discontinuous sounds caused by air passing through moisture in the alveoli or bronchioles

88
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Name 3 conditions that produce crackles or rales:

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  1. bronchitis
  2. pulmonary edema
  3. pneumonia
89
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Snoring or gurgling sounds from fluid or obstruction in lrg airways:

90
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2 conditions in which rhonchi could be heard

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  1. chronic bronchitis

2. pneumonia

91
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2 measurements that are done during spirometry:

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  1. vital capacity

2. airflow rates

92
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As opposed to spirometry studies, what do PFTs assess that spirometry studies do not?

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gas exchange

93
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Total volume of air exhaled after maximal inspiration:

94
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To be considered normal, what percentage of air should be exhaled in 1 second?

95
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Classic triad of atopy & asthma

A
  1. aspirin sensitivity
  2. asthma
  3. nasal polyps
96
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TOC for chronic persistent asthma

A

inhaled steroids

97
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What medication is used as a “challenge” for asthma in between sxs?

A

methacholine

98
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Combivent inhaler combines what 2 medications?

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ipratropium (Atrovent) + albuterol

99
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Class of medication that cromolyn (intal) & nedocromil (Tilade) belongs:

A

mast cell stabilizer

- these medications stop mast cell degranulation & also stop eosinophil recruitment

100
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Class of medication that zileutin (Zyflo), zafirlukast (Accolate) belongs:

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Leukotriene modifiers

101
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class of medication that theophylline belongs

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phosphodiesterase inhibitor

102
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What part of the lungs are involved w/ asthma?

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distal to the terminal bronchioles

103
Q

MC inherited cause of emphysema

A

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

104
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This condition is characterized by chronic cough, abundant pdt’n of purulent sputum, hemoptysis, & recurrent PNA:

A

bronchiectasis

105
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This condition has the following CXR abnormalities: hyperinflation of lungs, parenchymal bullae or blebs are pathognomonic:

106
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What condition is assoc. w/ Curschmann’s spirals w/ mucus plugs & epithelial cells on sputum?

107
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Condition of permanent dilation or destruction of the bronchial walls:

A

bronchiectasis

108
Q

MC congenital cause for bronchiectaiss

109
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What urologic abnormality do almost all men w/ CF have?

A

BL congenital absence of the vas deferens w/ azoopermia

110
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MCC of death for pts w/ CF

111
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What is another term for solitary pulmonary lesion?

A

coin lesion

112
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A pt w/ a coin lesion is found to have the mass w/ a speculated margin or peripheral halo. What is the most likely dx?

A

malignancy

113
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What is the most likely etiology for a pt w/ a POPCORN LESION ID’d on CXR?

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Hamartoma

- a mixed tissue mass that results from faulty development in an organ

114
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MC type of lung cancer-related death in the US?

A

Bronchogenic cancer

115
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Pts presents w/ a sudden onset of fever, chills, HA, coryza, & myalgias, esp in the back & legs. Pt then develops a cough. What is the most likely dx?

116
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Primary way in which influenza is ID’d

A

nasopharyngeal smear w/ rapid antigen test

117
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Class of medication that zanamivir or oseltamivir belongs

A

neuraminidase inhibitors

118
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type of allergy that prohibits administration of the influenza vaccine:

A

egg allergy

119
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2 MC viral causes of acute bronchitis

A
  1. rhinovirus

2. coronavirus

120
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What is the main way to differentiate b/w true bronchitis & PNA?

121
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What has been shown to be the most effective therapy for pts w/ acute bronchitis?

A

bronchodilators

122
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Name the MCCs of CAP in U.S.

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  1. Strep. pneumoniae
  2. H. influenzae
  3. M. Catarrhalis
  4. atypicals
123
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What type of PNA is assoc. w/ HA, loose stools, bullous myringitis & a mild nonexudative pharyngitis?

A

Mycoplasma

124
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In add’n to urinary antigen test for strep pneumonia, what other cause of PNA is ID’d by urinary antigen test?

A

Legionella

125
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In add’n to sputum & blood cultures, what is the other method of identifying PNA due to Strep pneumonia?

A

urinary antigen test

126
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What type of PNA is classically assoc. w/ a single episode of a shaking chill?

A

strep pneumoniae

127
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What type of PNA may present w/ sore throat, hoarseness, HA, & laryngitis?

A

chlamydia PNA

128
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What type of PNA is assoc. w/ a high fever, hyponatremia, & diarrhea?

A

Legionella

129
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What type of PNA commonly presents w/ tracheobronchitis & a cough that is dry or produces mucoid sputum & is assoc. w/ a low-grade fever:

A

Mycoplasma

130
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What PNA is considered to be a zoonotic atypical PNA that is more commonly seen in veterinarians, poultry processing, & pet shop employees?

A

Psittacosis from Chlamydia psittaci

131
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What type of PNA is more commonly seen in alcoholics?

A

klebsiella

132
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Pts w/ leukemia & those who have other immunocompromised states are at risk for what type of PNA?

A

Aspergillus & other fungi

133
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What type of infxn is seen in pts who are exposed to milk or postparturition pdts?

A

Coxiella burnetti (Q fever)

134
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Franciella tularensis is assoc. w/ what type of exposure?

A

Rabbits - tularemia

135
Q

What grp of hosts carry the plague?

136
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Pts w/ CF are typically colonized w/ what bacterial pathogen?

A

Pseudomonas

137
Q

Name the 3 respiratory FQs.

A
  1. Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
  2. Moxifloxacin (Avelox)
  3. Gatifloxacin (Tequin)
138
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Name the 2 MC lethal causes of CAP

A
  1. legionella

2. Strep. pneumo

139
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Name the 2 Abx regimens for inpt Abx therapy for CAP

A

Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) + macrolide OR resp. FQ

140
Q

Fever, night sweats, anorexia, wt. loss w/ cough, pleuritic chest pain, dyspnea, & hemoptysis

141
Q

What is Pott’s dz?

A

TB of the spine

142
Q

TB affecting the skin & SQ tissues w/ drainage

143
Q

Disseminated pulmonary dz seen in AIDS pts that is due to atypical mycobacterium infxn:

A

Macobacterium avum complex (MAC)

144
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CXR for this condition reveals PATCHY, GROUND GLASS reticular or reticulonodular infiltrates w/ advancement to honeycombing of the lung:

A

interstitial lung dz

145
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interstitial lung dz (ILD) is aka:

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diffuse parenchymal lung dz

146
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what type of lung dz classification do pts w/ interstitial lung dz (ILD) have?

A

restrictive lung dz

147
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What is the MC dx for pts w/ ILD?

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idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

148
Q

2 tx modalities used in the mgmt of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

A

prednisone & interferon

149
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Presentation for this illness: chronic sinusitis, arthralgias, fever, skin rash, & wt. loss. CXR reveals nodular pulmonary infiltrates:

A

Wegener’s granulomatosis

150
Q

This is a systemic dz of unknown etiology that is characterized by granulomatous inflammation of the lung:

A

sarcoidosis

151
Q

laboratory study that is followed in pts w/ sarcoidosis

A

ACE levels

152
Q

MC CXR finding for pts w/ sarcoidosis

A

BL adenopathy w/ R paratracheal adenopathy

153
Q

What will a lung bx show for a pt w/ sarcoidosis?

A

non-caseating granuloma

154
Q

electrolyte abnormality that occurs in a pt w/ sarcoidosis

A

hypercalcemia

155
Q

Classic triad for this dz: glomerulonephritis, necrotizing granulomas, & sm. vessel vasculitis:

A

Wegener’s granulomatosis

156
Q

What laboratory test is followed for pts w/ Wegener’s granulomatosis?

A

C-ANCA (anti-nuclear cytoplasmic Ab)

157
Q

tx for Wegener’s granulomatosis

A

Cyclophosphamide w/ or w/o prednisone

158
Q

This condition is an idiopathic multisystem vasculitis of sm. & med.-sized arteries that occurs in a pt w/ asthma - it commonly affects the skin & lungs predominately:

A

Churg-Strauss Syndrome (allergic angiits & granulomatosis)

159
Q

What WBC abnormality MCly is seen in a pt w/ Churg-Strauss Syndrome?

A

marked peripheral eosinophilia

160
Q

Pts w/ chronic silicosis have an increased incidence of what pulmonary dz?

161
Q

For pts w/ asbestos exposure, what env. factor will accelerate the dz & risk of lung cancer?

162
Q

Light’s criteria are used for what purpose in pulm medicine?

A

to differentiate transudates from exudates after thoracentesis

163
Q

This is an EXUDATIVE pleural effusion caused by direct infxn of the pleural space is known as;

164
Q

Pt has a thoracentesis performed. The tap is milky white after being centrifuged. What is the most likely cause?

A

chylothorax

- due to disruption of the thoracic duct where cholesterol complexes accumulate

165
Q

what is the most likely cause for hemothorax to occur?

166
Q

What is the gold standard for evaluating a pleural effusion?

A

diagnostic thoracentesis

167
Q

If too much fluid is w/drawn from the chest during thoracentesis, what complication is possible?

A

reexpansion pulmonary edema

168
Q

TOC for parapneumonic pleural effusion:

A

drainage followed by Abx therapy

169
Q

2 MCCs for exudative pleural effusion:

A

malignancy & PNA

170
Q

What is done to prevent persistent reaccumulation of pleural effusion due to malignant pleural effusion?

A

pleurodesis

171
Q

What type of embolism is most frequently seen following long bone fracture?

A

fat embolism

172
Q

What type of embolism is seen in a pt who is undergoing active labor?

A

amniotic fluid embolism

173
Q

What is the MC PE sign seen in a pt w/ pulmonary embolism?

174
Q

What is the MC sx for pulmonary embolism?

A

dyspnea & pain on inspiration

175
Q

Gold standard for diagnosing PE

A

pulmonary angiography

176
Q

What specific class of agents are primarily used to tx PE in a hemodynamically unstable pt who is at high risk for death?

A

thromolytic therapy

177
Q

What is the MCly employed therapy for pts w/ a SADDLE embolism?

A

surgical thrombectomy

178
Q

Hypoxia from any cause has what chronic effect on the pulmonary vessels?

A

causes pulm. HTN

179
Q

What are the 2 MC medication classes for pts w/ pulm. HTN?

A
  1. CCBs

2. diuretics

180
Q

CXR for this condition reveals a clear, wedge-shaped defect along w/ a sm. effusion. What is the most likely cause?

181
Q

In add’n to treating the underlying dz, what are the 2 primary txs for cor pulmonale?

A

O2 & diuretics

182
Q

In add’n to CPAP, what is the key to tx for Pickwickian Syndrome?

183
Q

An ICU pt presents w/ acute dyspnea along w/ pdt’n of pink, frothy sputum 12 hrs after being diagnosed w/ urosepsis. What is the MC explanation?

184
Q

What is the other name for Pickwickian Syndrome?

A

obesity-hypoventilation syndrome

185
Q

This condition is an acute hypoxemic respiratory failure following systemic or pulmonary insult w/o assoc. HF:

186
Q

MC underlying condition leading to ARDS

187
Q

What LE DVT has the highest risk for causing a PE?

A

proximal vein DVTs

188
Q

A pt undergoes a V/Q scan. A ventilation defect is > a perfusion defect. What is the correct interpretation for this scan?

A

low probability for PE

189
Q

If a pt cannot tolerate anticoagulation long term after having a DVT & PE< what is the next step?

A

IVC or Greenfield filter

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