Pulmonary

Question 1

provides definitive evidence of cystic fibrosis

Answer 1

DNA testing

Question 2

expect to find this on physical exam of cystic fibrosis patient

Answer 2

clubbing of fingers, increased anteroposterior chest diameter, and apical crackles

Question 3

common respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis patients

Answer 3

S. aureus (early)

Pseudomonas (late)

Question 4

treatment plans for cystic fibrosis focus on

Answer 4

• control/clear airway secretions
• reverse bronchoconstriction
• treatment of respiratory infections
• replacement of pancreatic enzymes
• nutritional and psychosocial support

Question 5

in pulmonary hypertension what is the driver behind pulmonary arterial vasoconstriction

Answer 5

hypoxia

Question 6

Gold standard in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea

Answer 6

polysomnography

Question 7

First line therapy in obstructive sleep apnea

Answer 7

CPAP

Question 8

Definitive treatment in obstructive sleep apnea

Answer 8

tracheostomy

Question 9

most important cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome

Answer 9

sepsis syndrome

Question 10

most appropriate imagine modality for bronchiectasis

Answer 10

high resolution chest CT

Question 11

gold standard for diagnosing pleural effusion

Answer 11

throacentesis