Pulm Flashcards
1
Q
Reasons for ↓ tactile fremitus
A
Pneumothorax (air in pleura)
Pleural Effusion
Atelectasis
2
Q
competitively blocks muscarinic receptors, preventing bronchoconstriction. for COPD and Asthma
A
Ipratropium
Tiotropium (longer acting)
3
Q
_____ and _____ release proteases that degrade the ECM, and make ROS that inhibit protease inhibitors
A
Macs
PMNs
this process is describing emphysema
4
Q
What is lecithin
A
phosphatidycholine- part of surfactant
5
Q
What is sphingomylin
A
common membrane phospholipid
6
Q
Describe the findings of a mesothelioma
A
arise from pleura
Hemorrhagic pleural effusion /pleural thickening common
cells how long slender and tonofilamanets
