Respi Exam Review

Question 1

Characteristics of horners syndrome

Answer 1

Ptosis
Miosis
Anhydrosis
Tumor (primary or metastatic) in the superior sulcus; destructive lesions of the thoracic inlet and involvement of brachial plexus and cervical sympathetic nn (stellate ganglion). 
Usually SCC, also Adenocarcinoma or SCLC

Question 2

Primary Lung cancer (general)

Answer 2

Leading cause of cancer-related deaths

Risk factors include tobacco smoke (except bronchioalveolar carcinoma), radon, and asbestos.