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Pulmonary Flashcards

1
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Methacholine/Bronchial Challenge Test

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FEV1 falls by 20%

High NPV

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Bronchodilator Challenge in Asthma

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increase of 12% and at least 200 mL.

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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

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severe asthma
elevated IgE
positive skin tests for Aspergillus

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4
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α1-antitrypsin testing in COPD

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when diagnosed under 45 years of age

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Bronchiectasis Diagnosis

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airway diameter greater than that of its accompanying vessel, and lack of distal airway tapering.

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6
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Break down of ILD/DPLD

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  • smoking related
  • steroid responsive
  • connective tissue related
  • exposure related
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7
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Smoking Related ILD/DPLD

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1) DIP: Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia
2) RBLD: Respitoray Bronchiolitis ILD
3) PLCH: Pulmonary Langershans Cell Histiocytosis
4) Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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Connective Tissue ILD/DPLD

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RA and systemic sclerosis are most common

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9
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Steroid Responsive ILD

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sarcoidosis
organizing PNA
eosinophilia PNA
hypersensitivity PNA

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Organizing Pneumonia

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peripheral sparing on CT
often follows acute infection, radiation exposure, or autoimmune disease
called cryptogenic if no cause is found

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11
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Treatment of Sarcoidosis Lung Disease

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depends on the stage, earlier stages can be managed with observation and may spontaneously resolve
prednisone for more severe stages

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Time Frame for Asbestos Related Disease

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15-35 years

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13
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Risk Factors for Asbestos Related Disease

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mine works, construction, naval shipyards, automotive

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14
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Asbestos Lung Disease Imaging Findings

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Pleural Plaques or calcifications

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Risk Factors for Silicosis

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concrete, tile, and masonry

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16
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What to consider with worsening silicosis

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TB

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17
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Lights Criteria

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Pleural to serum protein >.5
Pleural to serum LDH >.6
LDH>2/3 ULN

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Pleural Fluid Cholesterol

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> 55 consistent with exudative

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19
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pH and Pleural fluid

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less than 7.2 = complicated pleural effusion

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20
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Pleural Fluid amylase evaluates for

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esophageal rupture, pancreatitis

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21
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Pleural Fluid triglycerides evaluates for

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chylothorax

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22
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Causes of Chylothorax

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Malignancy (lymphoma)
TB
Surgery/Disruption of Thoracic Duct

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23
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How to Diagnose TB in Pleural Effusion

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Adenosine deaminase (ADA)

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24
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Definition of Parapneumonic Effusion

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effusion associated with a pneumonia

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25
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Prevention of Primary Pneumothoraxes versus prevention of secondary

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Primary- Smoking cessation

Secondary- Pleurodesis

26
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Complication Parapneumonic effusion

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pH less than 7.2 and glucose less than 60 mg/dL

27
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Definition of Pulmonary Hypertension

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pulmonary artery pressure of 25 mm Hg or greater

28
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Pulmonary Hypertension Class One

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pulmonary artery hypertension

29
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Pulmonary Hypertension Class Two

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left sided heart disease

30
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Pulmonary Hypertension Class Three

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lung diseases and/or hypoxia

31
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Pulmonary Hypertension Class Four

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chronic thromboembolic pulm HTN

32
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Pulmonary Hypertension Class Five

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unclear or multifactorial

33
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Pulmonary Hypertension Exam Findings

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prominent –> split S2
prominent jugular venous a wave
parasternal heave

34
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Nitric Oxide Testing in Class 1 Pulm HTN

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done to see if benefit with CCB

35
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Bosentan is for

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Group 1 Pulm HTN

36
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Pirfenidone is for

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idiopathic pulm fibrosis

37
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Pulmonary Nodule Size

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Less than 3cm

38
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Solid Pulmonary Nodule Management less than 8mm

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  • calculate risk

- f/u CT

39
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Solid Pulmonary Nodule Management more than 8mm

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  • calculate risk

- PET scan

40
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Types of NSCLC

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adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma

41
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Mesothelioma

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pleural thickening or exudative pleural effusion

poor prognosis, survival 6-8 months

42
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Masses in Anterior Mediastinum

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thymoma
teratoma/germ cell tumor
“terrible” lymphoma
thyroid

43
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Most common presentation of thymic lesion in adults

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paraneoplastic syndrome such as myasthenia gravis

44
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Masses in Middle Mediastinum

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tend to be lymphadenopathy

45
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Masses in Posterior Mediastinum

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neurogenic tumors

46
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Apnea-hypopnea index in OSA

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5-15 is mild

47
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Definition of Central Apnea in Adults

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the absence of respiratory effort associated with loss of airflow for at least 10 seconds.

48
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Risk Factors for Central Apnea in Adults

49
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Sleep-related hypoventilation syndromes

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by impaired gas exchange during wakefulness that is further compromised with sleep
decrease in oxygen saturations

50
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Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

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  • diagnosed by hypercapnia, defined as a Pco2 greater than 45 mm Hg
  • caused by combination of the mechanical load on the respiratory pump and blunting of the chemoreflex (ventilatory response to carbon dioxide)
51
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What sleep disorder do you use bilevel ventilation for

A

obesity hypoventilation syndrome

neuromuscular disorders

52
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Ethylene Glycol

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  • antifreeze

- crystals in renal tubules –> renal damage

53
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Methanol

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  • wood alcohol

- lead to retinal damage and blindness

54
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Treatment for cyanide poisoning

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Hydroxocobalamin

55
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Medication that can treat benzodiazepine overdose

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flumazenil

56
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Cyanide Poisoning

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can be from vinyl burning in house fires

57
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Blau Syndrome

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sarcoidosis

arthritis, uveitis, and rash

58
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Lofgren Syndrome

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sarcoidosis

bilateral hilar LAD, erythema nodosum + polyarthritis/athralgia

59
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Prevention of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema

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nifedipine, sildenafil

60
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Prevention of High Altitude Cerebral Edema

A

dexamethasone

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