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Pulmonology Flashcards

1
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Most common cause of cancer death in the world

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Lung carcinoma

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90% of lung cancer cases are associated with

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Smoking

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25% of lung cancer is ___________, and 75% is ___________

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Small-cell

Non small-cell

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Most common type of non-small cell lung cancer, and second most common

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Adenocarcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma

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Screening for lung cancer

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  1. > 55 y/o
  2. 30 pack year smoker
  3. Must have smoked in last 15 years
    Screen annually w/ low dose chest CT
    Stop screening at 80 or if stopped smoking in 15 years
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Signs/Symptoms of lung cancer

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Persistent cough
Hemoptysis
Weight loss

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Diagnosis of lung cancer

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  1. CXR
  2. Chest CT
  3. Biopsy
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Very aggressive type of lung cancer, where majority will have metastasis at time of diagnosis

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Small cell carcinoma

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9
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Small cell carcinoma is associated with what diseases?

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  1. SIADH
  2. Cushing’s syndrome
  3. Lambert Eaton’s syndrome
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Risk factor for sleep apnea

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Obesity

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Physical airway obstruction (may be due to external airway compression, decreased pharyngeal muscle tone, increased tonsillar size or deviated septum)

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Snoring, unrestful sleep, nocturnal choking, large neck circumference, crowded oropharynx

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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13
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Diagnosis of sleep apnea

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In laboratory polysomnography

Labs: polycythemia

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Management of sleep apnea

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CPAP is mainstay
Behavioral - weight loss, exercise, abstaining from alcohol
Oral appliances can be tried
Surgical correction

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Complications of sleep apnea

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Pulmonary hypertension

Arrhythmias

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Reverse hyperirritability of the tracheobronchial tree, leading to airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction

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Asthma

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Most common chronic childhood disease

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Asthma

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18
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Samter’s Triad

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  1. Asthma
  2. Nasal polyps
  3. ASA/NSAID allergy
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Classic triad of symptoms of asthma

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  1. Dyspnea
  2. Wheezing
  3. Cough (esp at night)
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20
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Clues to severity of asthma

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Steroid use
Previous intubations
ICU/hospital admissions

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Prolonged expiration with wheezing, hyperresonance to percussion, decreased breath sounds, tachycardia

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Asthma

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22
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Gold standard testing for asthma

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Pulmonary Function Test showing reversible obstruction

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Diagnosis for asthma

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  1. PFTs
  2. Bronchoprovocation - bronchodilator challenge test (> 12% increase in FEV1)
  3. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
  4. Pulse Oximetry
  5. ABG - hypoxia and hypercapnia
  6. CXR
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S/E of short acting beta agonists (SABA)

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Tachycardia
Arrhythmias
Muscle tremors
CNS stimulation
Hypokalemia
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S/E of ipratropium (anticholinergic)

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Thirst
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Urinary retention
Dysphagia
Acute glaucoma
BPH
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S/E of inhaled corticosteroids - beclomethasone, flunisolide, triamcinolone

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thrush - using spacer and rinsing mouth after inhaler decreases risk

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Adjuncts for asthma management

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IV Magnesium - bronchodilator

Omalizumab - used in severe, uncontrolled asthma

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Inflammation of trachea/bronchi (conducting airways). Often follows URI

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Bronchitis

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29
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Bronchitis is mostly caused by:

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Viruses
Adenovirus
Parainfluenza, influenza, etc.

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30
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Cough is hallmark, +/- productive, may last 1-3 weeks, symptoms similar to pneumonia sometimes

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Bronchitis

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31
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Diagnosis of Bronchitis

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  1. Clinical w/o need for imaging

2. Order CXR if pneumonia is suspected

32
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Management of bronchitis

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Symptomatic tx of choice - fluids, rest, antitussives, bronchodilators
Abx not needed

33
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Progressive, largely irreversible airflow obstruction due to loss of elastic recoil and increased airway resistance

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

34
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Chronic bronchitis is usually ________, while emphysema usually has a __________

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Episodic

Steady decline

35
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Risk factors for COPD

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Cigarette/smoking exposure (MC)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

36
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Abnormal, permanent enlargement of the terminal airspaces, leading to air trapping

37
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Productive cough > 3 months x 2 consecutive years

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Chronic bronchitis

38
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Most common symptom of emphysema

39
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Hyperinflation on physical exam, hyperresonance to percussion, decreased/absent breath sounds, decreased fremitus, barrel chest. Pursed lip breathing

40
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Appearance: cachectic, pursed lip breathing, pink puffers

41
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Rales (crackles), rhonchi, wheezing on physical exam , with change in location with cough

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Chronic bronchitis

42
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Appearance: obese and cyanotic, blue bloaters

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Chronic bronchitis

43
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Diagnostic studies of COPD

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  1. PFT/spirometry - gold standard
  2. CXR/CT scan
  3. ECG - cor pulmonale
44
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Most important step in management of COPD

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Smoking cessation

45
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Microaspiration of oropharyngeal secretions is most common route of nifection

46
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Most common cause of CAP

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

47
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2nd most common cause of CAP

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Haemophilus influenzae

48
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Most common cause of atypical (walking) pneumonia

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae

49
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Additional symptoms with atypical walking pneumonia caused by mycoplasma

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Pharyngitis, ear (bullous myringitis), URI symptoms

50
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Additional symptoms with legionella pneumonia

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GI symptoms: anorexia, N/V/D

Increased LFTs, hyponatremia

51
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Most common cause of pneumonia in severe EtOHics

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Klebsiella pneumoniae

52
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Most common viral cause of pneumonia in infants/small children

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RSV and parainfluenza

53
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Most common viral cause of pneumonia in adults

54
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Most common cause of pneumonia in the mississippi and ohio river valley - soil contaminated with bird/bat droppings

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Histoplasma cpsulatum

55
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When to hospitalize with pneumonia

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  1. Multilobar
  2. Neutropenia
  3. Patients have comorbidities that may complicate treatment
56
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Sudden onset of fever, productive cough with purulent sputum, pleuritic chest pain, tachycardia, tachypnea

57
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Bronchial breath sounds, dullness on percussion, increased tactile fremitus, egophony, inspiratory rales (crackles) on physical exam

58
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Low grade fever, dry, nonproductive cough, extrapulmonary sx: myalgias, malaise, sore throat, HA, N/V/D

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Atypical pneumonia

59
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CXR with atypical pneumonia

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diffuse, patchy interstitial or reticulonodular infiltrates

60
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Diagnosis of pneumonia

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  1. CXR/CT scan

2. Sputum (gram stain/culture)

61
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Currant jelly sputum

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Klebsiella

62
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Green sputum

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H. flu, pseudomonas

63
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Rusty (blood tinged) sputum

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Strep pneumoniae

64
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Management of CAP outpatient pneumonia

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Macrolide or Doxycycline

Fluoroquinolones only if comorbid conditions or recent abx use

65
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Management of CAP inpatient pneumonia

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Beta lactam + macrolide or broad spectrum fluoroquinolone

66
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Management of hospital acquired pneumonia

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B lactam + aminoglycoside or fluoroquinolone

67
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Management of aspiration pneumonia

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Clindamycin or Metronidazole or Augmentin

68
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Chronic infection with Mycobacterium leading to granuloma formation

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Tuberculosis

69
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Chronic productive cough, chest pain, hemoptysis, night sweats, fever/chills, anorexia, weight loss

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Tuberculosis

70
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TB Screening for infection

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PPD (purified protein derivative)

examine 48-72 hours for transverse induration (redness not considered positive)

71
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For someone with no known risk factors, a positive PPD test is considered if:

72
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Diagnosis of tuberculosis

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  1. Acid-Fast Smear and Sputum culture x 3 days
    AFB cultures gold standard
  2. CXR
  3. Interferon Gamma Release Assay
73
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Treatment of active TB infection

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RIPE - Rifampin + INH + Pyrazinamide + Ethambutol

74
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How long is the total treatment duration for active TB infection?

75
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S/E of rifampin

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Orange colored secretions (tears, urine)

76
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Treatment of latent TB

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INH + Pyridoxine x 9 months

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