Respiratory Flashcards
Name some organisms causing a HAP
If 4 days or under:
S. pneumoniae
H. influenzae
M. cattarhalis
More than 4 days:
Gram -ve enterobacteria
S. aureus
Legionella pneumophila
What is Horner’ syndrome?
Miosis
Enophthalmos
Ptosis
Due to ipsilateral invasion of the cervical sympathetic plexus
Which test is used for definitive diagnosis of COPD?
Post bronchodilator spirometry
What is the normal range for PaCO2?
4.5-6.0 kPa
Which scale can be used to classify airflow limitation in COPD?
GOLD
Which scale can be used to classify symptom severity in COPD?
MRC breathlessness scale
New scale is 0-4
How can you diagnose PCP?
BAL
Open lung biopsy
What is a Ghon focus?
Initial granulomatous lesion in TB
Name some features of carbon monoxide poisoning
Headache
Vertigo
Nausea and vomiting
Alteration in consciousness
Subjective weakness
What is Goodpasture’s syndrome?
Diffuse pulmonary haemorrhage
Glomerulonephritis
Circulating anti-GBM antibodies
Which cancers are associated with hypercalcaemia?
Breast
Lung (squamous)
Multiple myeloma
Name some neuraminidase inhibitors
Oseltamivir
Zanamivir
What is lupus vulgaris?
Painful cutaneous TB skin lesions with a nodular appearance
Name some types of EAA
Bird fancier’s lung
Pigeon fancier’s lung
Farmer’s lung
Malt worker’s lung
Mushroom worker’s lung
Which drugs may be used to treat Lambert-Eaton syndrome?
Steroids
Azathioprine
3,4-diaminopyridine
