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Respiratory Flashcards

1
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What antibiotics are used to treat legionella?

A

Clarithromycin - macrolides

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2
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How is COPD classified alongside FEV1?

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Mild = normal FEV1
Moderate = 50-70%
Severe = 30-49%
Very severe = <30%

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3
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What are the treatment options for latent TB?

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3 months isoniazid with pyridoxine and rifampicin
Or - 6 months isoniazid with pyridoxine

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4
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What is egg shell calcification of lymph nodes indicative of?

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Silicosis

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5
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What medication is given alongside isoniazid to reduce likelihood of side effects?

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Pyridoxine

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6
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What type of lung cancer causes hyponatraemia?

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Small cell - SIADH paraneoplastic

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What is the treatment for cystic fibrosis patients who are homozygous for the delta F508 mutation?

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Lumacftor/ivacaftor

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8
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What rheumatoid medication has lung complications?

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Methotrexate - lung fibrosis

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9
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What antibiotic can cause pulmonary fibrosis?

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Nitrofurantoin

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10
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What bacteria is most likely to cause pneumonia in an alcoholic?

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Klebsiella pneumonia

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11
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How is legionella best diagnosed?

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Urine antigen test

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What PH would mean patient would benefit from non-invasive ventilation?

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7.25-7.35

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13
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What is the most common organism to cause bronchiectasis?

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H Influenzae

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14
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What stain is used for TB?

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Ziehl-Neelsen Stain

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What is the increase in FEV1and lung volume after bronchodilator therapy indicative of asthma?

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12% or more and 200ml

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16
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What is the FeNO that indicates an asthma diagnosis?

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40 Parts per Billion or more

17
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What is the FEV1/FVC ratio indicative of asthma?

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<70% - obstructive lung disease

18
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What peak flow variability is diagnostic of asthma?

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Variability of 20% or more

19
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What lung cancer is associated with paraneoplastic syndrome - Cushings syndrome?

A

Small cell bronchial carcinoma

20
Q

What is the most common cause of bronchiectasis?

A

H.Influenzae

21
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What’s the frostline treatment for COPD?

A

SABA (Salbutamol/terbutaline) or SAMA (Ipratropium)

22
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What test should be assessed prior to stating RIPE for TB?

A

Visual acuity test - ethambutol can cause optic neuritis

23
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What lung condition is indicated in presentation with erythema nodosum and what electrolyte abnormality is seen?

A

Sarcoidosis - hypercalcaemia

24
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What’s the most common ecg change in PE?

A

Sinus tachycardia

25
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What is c aomplication of COPD seen in the blood?

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Polycythaemia - increased haemltocrit

26
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What are the antibiotics recommended for infective exacerbation of COPD?

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Amoxicillin, doxycycline and clarithromycin

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