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What are the main side effects of isoniazid?

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Hepatitis and peripheral neuropathy

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What two lung cancers are typically found centrally on CXR?

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Small cell lung cancer and squamous cell

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What is the treatment for epiglottitis?

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2nd or 3rd generation cephalosporins (Ceftriaxone). Erythromycin is another possible choice.

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What is the best test to diagnose bronchiectasis?

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CT

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If you see a question with an alcoholic with pneumonia be sure to conider this organism?

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Klebsiella pneumoniae

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Ghon or Ranke complexes on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?

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TB

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What is the initial treatment for active TB?

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INH+RIF+PZA+EMB x 2 months followed by INH+RIF x 4 months

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A thin looking heart and flattened diaphragm on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Emphysema

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Caseating granulomas should make you think of what diagnosis?

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TB

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List 4 medications which may cause asthma.

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Beta blockers, NSAIDS, ACEI, ASA

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Honeycombing and tram tracks on the CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Bronchiectasis and idopathic Pulmonary fibrosis

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At what size induration would a PPD be positive for an HIV patient?

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5mm

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What is the gold standard for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis?

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Sweat chloride test

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Will evidence of TB be seen more frequently in the upper or lower lung lobes on CXR?

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Upper

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Paradoxical pulses may be found in what pulmonary disorder?

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Asthma

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A noncaseating granuloma should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Sarcoidosis

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Parenchymal metastasis and blebs on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Emphysema

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Hampton’s hump on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Pulmonary embolism

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What two lung cancers are typically found diagonsison CXR?

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Adenocarcinoma and Large cell

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When you step up the diagnosis from intermittent asthma to mild persistent asthma what medication should you add?

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An inhaled steroid like fluticasone

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What occupations are associated with berylliosis?

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Aerospace and nuclear plant workers

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A pearl formation on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Squamous cell lung cancer

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Nodular opacities in the upper lung fields should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Silicosis

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How long after administering a PPD should it be read?

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48-72hrs

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A barrel chest should make you think of what diagnosis?
Emphysema
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When performing a decompression for a tension pneumothorax where do you put the needle?
2nd intercostal space at the midclavicular line
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Hyperinflation on a CXR as well as eosinophilia on CBC should make you think of what diagnosis?
Asthma
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What is erythema nodosum?
Tender red nodules usually found on the shins
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A very sick patient with diffuse infiltrates that spare the costophrenic angles should make you think of what diagnosis?
ARDS
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Does FEV1 go up or down with asthma?
It goes down
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Eggshell opacities on the CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?
silicosis
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Currant jelly sputum should make you think of what diagnosis?
Klebsiella pneumoniae
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A college students presents with pneumonia. What two organisms should you be thining of?
Chlamydia and Mycoplasma
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Are the lungs noisy or quiet in COPD?
Quite
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Post tussive rales should make you think of what diagnosis?
TB
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What are the three most common cancers to metastasize to the lungs?
Breast, Liver, colon
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List the three most commonly used medical treatments for COPD?
Oxygen, ipratropium, albuterol
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Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) may be given to children above what age?
1 year old
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Does total lung capacity go up or down in COPD?
It goes up
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Any question about rabbits and pneumonia should make you think of what diagnosis?
Tularemia
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If you come across a question where the patient has erythema nodosum and an enlarged parotid gland what diagnosis should you be thinking of?
Sarcoidosis
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Zanamivir (Relenza) may be give to children above what age?
7 years old
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A patient administering spleen is no longer working is more susceptible to what type of organisms?
Encapsulated organisms most commonly Strep pneumoniae and H. Flu
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List the four most common places for metastasis from lung cancer?
Bone, brain, adrenals, liver
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A contralateral mediastinal shift should make you think of what diagnosis?
Tension pneumothorax
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What CXR finding might make you think of berylliosis?
Diffuse infiltrates with hilar adenopathy
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What CXR finding might make you think of mesothelioma?
Pleural thickening. Remember 80% are found in the pleura lining
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Young child presents to ER and you see him in tripod position. What diagnosis should you be thinking of?
Epiglottitis
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An older patient presents with pneumonia and diarrhea. What diagnosis should you be thinking of?
Legionella pneumonia
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What is the most common organism causing pneumonia in COPD patients?
Haemophilus influenzae
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At what age should vaccinations for pneumococcal pneumonia begin?
65 years old
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What is the most common cause of pneumonia in child less than 1 year old?
RSV
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What is the most common cause of pneumonia in a patient with cystic fibrosis?
Pseudomonas
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What happens to total lung capacity in sarcoidosis?
It goes down
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What is the gold standard for diagnosis of a pleural effusion?
Thoracocentesis
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Patient has pneumonia with rust colored sputum. What diagnosis should you be thinking of?
Strep pneumonia
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Ethambutol has what two major side effects?
Optic neuritis, red green vision loss
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HIV patient with ground glass appearance on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?
PCP now known as pneumocystis jiroveci
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You are treating a patient for TB. He has noticed that his body fluids now have an orange tint. What drug is most likely causing this?
Rifampin
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What is the most common cause of bronchiectasis?
Cystic Fibrosis
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What will the likely findings be on a CXR of a patient with asbestosis?
Linear opacities at the bases with pleural plaques
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Pertussis is most commonly treated with what antibiotic?
Erythromycin
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A Westermark sign on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?
Pulmonary embolism
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Blue bloater refers to the physical exam findings of what disease?
Chronic bronchitis
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What is the most common patient complaint with emphysema?
Shortness of breath
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If you see a question with anything to do with rats and the patient has pneumonia what organism should you be thinking of?
Yersinia pestis
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List four indications for the flu vaccine.
Child 6-59 months, pregnant female, healthcare worker, older than 50
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Coal miners lung often shows nodular opacities in what lung fields?
Upper lung fields
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At what size induration would a PPD be positive for a healthcare worker?
10mm
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What is the most common location of Pott's disease?
Pott's disease is TB outside of the lung which is most commonly found in the thoracic spine
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What is the treatment for PCP?
Bactrim
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List six extrapulmonary complications of lung cancer.
SPHERE - SVC syndrome, Pancoast tumor, Horner's syndrome, Endocrine problems, Recurrent laryngeal symptoms, Effusions (exudative)
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If you suspect a pneumothorax how should you order the CXR?
End expiratory CXR looking for visceral pleural air
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Transudative pleural effusions should make you think of what diagnosis?
CHF
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Mesothelioma is most commonly found in what lung location?
80% are found in the pleural lining
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Thumbprint sign on x-ray should make you think of what two diagnoses?
Lateral C-spine = epiglottitis, abdominal = intestinal ischemia
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An exudative pleural effusion should make you think of what diagnosis?
TB, Lung cancer
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Where is a Pancoast tumor found on chest x-ray?
At the apex of either the right or left lung
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Prolonged expiration (low FEV1) should make you think of what diagnosis?
Asthma or COPD

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