Respi IM Flashcards
1
Q
Most common indication for LUNG TRNSPLANTATION
A
IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS (IPF)
2
Q
SECOND most common indication for LUNG TRANSPLANT
A
COPD
3
Q
Most common cause of pleural effusion
A
LEFT VENTRICULAR FAILURE
4
Q
Most common cause of EXUDATIVE pleural effusion in US
A
PARAPNEUMONIC Effusions
5
Q
Most common cause of EXUDATIVE pleural effusion in many parts of the world
A
TB
6
Q
SECOND most common cause of exudative pleural effusion
A
MALIGNANCY
7
Q
Most commonly overlooked cause of undiagnosed pleural effusion
A
PULMONARY EMBOLISM
8
Q
Most common cause of chylothorax
A
TRAUMA
