Questions Respi Flashcards
Case: A 45-year-old patient presents with chronic cough, daily sputum production, and recurrent respiratory infections. Their chest X-ray shows signs of bronchiectasis. What further diagnostic tests would you order, and how would you manage this patient?
Case: A 45-year-old patient presents with chronic cough, daily sputum production, and recurrent respiratory infections. Their chest X-ray shows signs of bronchiectasis. What further diagnostic tests would you order, and how would you manage this patient?
Case: A 60-year-old patient is scheduled for bronchiectasis surgery. Discuss the indications for surgical intervention in bronchiectasis and the different surgical options available. What factors would you consider in determining the best approach for this patient?
Case: A 25-year-old individual with a persistent cough, fever, night sweats, and unintentional weight loss presents to your clinic. What initial diagnostic tests would you order to evaluate the possibility of tuberculosis, and how would you interpret the results?
Case: A 50-year-old patient has been diagnosed with drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis. Describe the treatment regimen you would prescribe for this patient, including the medications, dosages, and monitoring.
Case: You are working in a high-prevalence area for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). A 35-year-old patient with a history of prior tuberculosis treatment presents with worsening symptoms. How would you approach the diagnosis and management of suspected MDR-TB in this patient
Case: An elderly patient with a history of COPD is admitted to the hospital with acute worsening of shortness of breath, decreased oxygen saturation, and respiratory distress. Describe your initial assessment and management steps for this patient.
Case: A previously healthy 40-year-old individual experiences acute-onset respiratory failure following a near-drowning incident. What are the immediate interventions and management strategies you would implement in the emergency department?
