Pulmonology Flashcards
what is the most common patient complaint with emphysema?
shortness of breath
at what age should vaccinations for pneumococcal pneumonia begin?
65 years old
prolonged expiration (low FEV1) should make you think of what diagnosis?
asthma or COPD
hampton’s hump on cxr should make you think of what diagnosis?
pulmonary embolism
how long after administering a PPD should it be read?
48-72 hours
a patient without a functioning spleen is more susceptible to what type of organisms ?
encapsulated organisms most commonly strep pneumonia and H. flu
what is the most cause of pneumonia in children less than 1?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
what is the treatment of pneumocystis jeroveci pneumonia ?
bactrim
what occupations are associated with berylliosis?
aerospace and nuclear plant workers.
what CXR finding might make you think of berylliosis?
diffuse infiltrates with hilar adenopathy
what is the gold standard for diagnosis of a pleural effusion?
thoracocentesis
when performing a decompression for a tension pneumothorax where do you put the needle?
2nd intercostal space at the mid-clavicular line.
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) may be given to children
above what age?
1 year old
Zanamivir (Relenza) may be give to children above what age?
7 years old
An HIV patient with ground glass appearance on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP used tp be know as PCP).
A noncaseating granuloma should make you think of what diagnosis?
sarcoidosis
A pearl formation on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?
squamous cell lung cnacer
Ghon or Ranke complexes on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?
TB
A Westermark sign on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?
pulmonary embolism
mesothelioma is most commonly found in what lung location?
80% are found in the pleural lining
what CXR finding might make you think of mesothelioma?
pleural thickening, remember 80% are found in the pleura lining
Hyperinflation on a CXR as well as eosinophilia on CBC should make you think of what diagnosis?
asthma
What organism is the most common cause of pneumonia in a patient with cystic fibrosis?
pseudomonas
a college student presents with pneumonia. why two organisms should you be thinking of?
chlamydia and mycoplasma
at what size induration would a PPD be positive for an HIV patient?
5mm
You suspect a pneumothorax. What instructions should go along with the order for a chest x-ray?
It should be an end expiratory view in order to look for visceral pleural air.
list the three most commonly used medical treatments for COPD?
oxygen, ipratropium and albuterol
List 4 medications which may cause asthma
beta blockers, NSAIDs, ACEI, ASA
Nodular opacities in the upper lung field should make you think of what diagnosis?
silicosis
what is the initial treatment for active TB?
INH+RIF+PZA+EMB x several months typically followed by INH+RIF once sensativities come back.
casearing granulomas should make you think of what diagnosis?
TB
Blue bloater refers to the characteristic physical exam finding of what disease?
chronic bronchitis
A contralateral mediastinal shift should make you think of what diagnosis?
tension pneumothorax
what is the best test to diagnose bronchiectasis?
CT
What are the main side effects of isoniazid?
hepatitis and peripheral neuropathy