Pulmonology Flashcards
Exudative pleural effusion makes you think of what dx?
TB, lung cancer
Transudative pleural effusion makes you think what dx?
CHF
Paradoxical pulses are ____ & found in what disorder?
Large decrease in systolic BP during inspiration
Found in asthma
Most common patient complaint w/ emphysema
SOB
Age to begin vaccinations for pneumococcal pneumonia
65
Prolonged expiration (low FEV1) suggests what dx
Asthma or COPD
Hampton’s hump on CXR=
PE
Pt s spleen is more susceptible to what kinds of organisms?
Encapsulated organisms, most commonly strep pneumoniae and H. Flu
Most common cause of pneumonia in children lass than 1
RSV
Tx for pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
Bactrim
Occupations assoc c berylliosis
Aerospace & nuclear plant workers
CXR finding assoc c berylliosis
Diffuse infiltrates c hilar adenopathy
Gold standard for dx of pleural effusion
Thoracocentesis
To decompress a tension pneumothorax, where do you put the needle?
2nd intercostal space at midclavicular line
Oseltamivir (tamiflu) may be given to children above what age?
1 yr
Zanamivir (Relenza) may be given to children above what age?
7 yrs
HIV pt with ground glass appearance on CXR makes you think what dx
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP, used to be CP)
Noncaseating granuloma should make you think of what dx
Sarcoidosis
Pearl formation on CXR should make you think of what dx
Squamous cell lung cancer
Ghon or Ranke complexes on CXR should make you think of what dx
TB
A westermark sign on CXR should make you think of what dx
PE
Mesothelioma is most commonly found in what location
Pleural lining
What CXR finding would make you think of mesothelioma
Pleural thickening–b/c most are found in pleural lining
Hyperinflation on CXR & eosinophilia on CBC should make you think of what dx
Asthma
Organism that is most common cause of pneumonia in a patient with cystic fibrosis
Pseudomonas
College student presents with pneumonia. What 2 organisms should you be thinking of?
Chlamydia & mycoplasma
You suspect pneumothorax. What instructions go along c order for CXR?
End expiratory view IOT look for visceral pleural air
3 most commonly used txs for COPD
Oxygen
Ipratropium
Albuterol
4 meds which may cause asthma
Beta blockers
NSAIDS
ACEI
ASA
Nodular opacities in upper lung fields makes you think of what dx
Silicosis
Initial tx for active TB
INH RIF PZA EMB for several months followed by INF RIF Once sensitivities come back
Caseating granulomas should make you think of what dx
TB
Blue bloater refers to
Chronic bronchitis