Pulmonary Fibrosis

Question 1

What examination findings are often seen in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Answer 1

Finger clubbing
Bi-basal fine inspiratory crackles
Reduced chest expansion
Shortness of breath (progressively worsening)

Question 2

Which medications often cause pulmonary fibrosis?

Answer 2

BAMN
Bleomycin
Amiodarone
Methotrexae
Nitrofurantoin

Question 3

What type of cough is seen in pulmonary fibrosis?

Answer 3

NON-PRODUCTIVE, chronic (long history)

Question 4

What is the best investigation for diagnosing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Answer 4

High resolution CT

Question 5

What does high resolution CT of the lungs show in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Answer 5

honeycombing

Question 6

What is the only cure of pulmonary fibrosis?

Answer 6

Lung transplant

Question 7

What is the only cure of pulmonary fibrosis?

Answer 7

A lung transplant

Question 8

What will spirometry tests show in IPF?

Answer 8

Restrictive FEV1/FVC
Reduced transfer factor (diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide)