Pulmonology Flashcards

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I noncaseating granuloma should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Sarcoidosis

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An HIV patient with ground glass appearance on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP used to be known as PCP).

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What is the most common cause of pneumonia in children less than one year old?

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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

A

TB

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A Westermark sign on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Pulmonary embolism

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Mesothelioma is most commonly found in what lung location?

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80% are found in the pleural lining

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

A

Silicosis

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Blue bloater refers to the characteristic physical exam findings of what disease?

A

Chronic bronchitis

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What are the main side effects of isoniazid?

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Hepatitis and peripheral neuropathy

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Ethambutol has what two major side effects?

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Optic neuritis, red green vision loss

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What will the likely findings be on a CXR of a patient with asbestosis?

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Linear opacities at the bases with pleural plaques.

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A patient has pneumonia with rust colored sputum. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

Strep pneumonia

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What are the three most common cancers to metastasize to the lungs?

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Breast, liver and colon

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List the four most common places that lung cancer will metastasize to

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Bone, brain, adrenals and liver

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If you come across a question where the patient has erythema nodosum and an enlarged parotid gland what is the most likely diagnosis?

A

Sarcoidosis

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If you see a question with an alcoholic who has been diagnosed with pneumonia what is the most likely organism?

A

Klebsiella pneumoniae

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Parenchymal bullae & subpleural blebs on CXR indicate:

A

Emphysema