Pulmonary Flashcards
1
Q
CXR Chronic bronchitis findings
A
Prominent bronchovascular markings
Flattened diaphragm
2
Q
CXR Emphysema
A
Decreased vascular markings
Hyperinflated lungs
3
Q
DLCO in chronic bronchitis
A
Normal
4
Q
DLCO in emphysema
A
Decreased
5
Q
Interstitiatl lung desease FEV1/FVC ratio: normal, high, or low?
A
Normal
6
Q
Obstructive lung disease FEV1/FVC ratio: normal, high, or low?
A
Low
7
Q
What is bronchiectasis?
A
Abnormal bronchial widening in the setting of recurrent infection and inflammation
*Sputum production is more prominent than in chronic bronchitis
8
Q
narrow-based budding yeasts
A
histoplasmosis
9
Q
This condition can worsen asthma sx as a result of microaspiration
A
GERD