Respiratory

Question 1

Kussumal’s respiration

Answer 1

Deep sighing breathing due to metabolic acidosis

Question 2

What causes kussumal’s respiration?

Answer 2

Hyperventilation to push out excess co2

Question 3

Mesothelioma

Answer 3

Cancer of mesothelium, inner lining of pleura

Question 4

Mesothelioma is primarily linked to exposure of what?

Answer 4

Asbestos exposure

Question 5

Types of lung cancer ?

Answer 5

Small cell carcinoma
Non small cell carcinoma

Question 6

Cystic fibrosis

Answer 6

Inherited life threatening condition that affects mucous membrane if respiratory tract and accessory glands

Question 7

Asthma

Answer 7

Narrowing of bronchi leading to bronchial obstruction with mucous

Question 8

Pleural effusion

Answer 8

Accumulation of fluid in pleural cavity

Question 9

Pleurisy/ pleuritis

Answer 9

Inflammation of pleura

Question 10

What is pleurodynia?

Answer 10

Pain when inflamed pleura rubs against diaphragm in pleuritis

Question 11

Emphysema

Answer 11

Hyperinflation and destruction of alveolar walls

Question 12

Atelectiasis

Answer 12

Incomplete expansion or collapsed alveoli
Portion of lungs become air less

Question 13

Beochiectasis

Answer 13

Chronic dilation of bronchi leading to recurrent infections and pneumonia

Question 14

Chronic bronchitis

Answer 14

Productive cough lasting 3/4 month per year for atleast 2 years with overproduction of mucous

Question 15

COPD

Answer 15

Chronic bronchitis with decreased airflow

Question 16

Pneumonoconiosis

Answer 16

Occupational pneumonic condition

Question 17

Black lung disease is also called ?

Answer 17

Anthracosis

Question 18

Anthracosis is caused by?

Answer 18

Coal deposits in lungs

Question 19

Asbestosis

Answer 19

Due to asbestos deposits in the lungs

Question 20

Byssinosis

Answer 20

Monday fever
Cotton dust

Question 21

Bagassosis

Answer 21

Sugarcane dust

Question 22

Grinder’s disease

Answer 22

Silicosis
Silicone dust

Question 23

Pulmonary embolism

Answer 23

Blood cloth causing blockage in the artery of the lungs

Question 24

Most common cause of pulmonary embolism?

Answer 24

Deep vein thrombosis

Question 25

Pneumothorax

Answer 25

Abnormal collection of air in the lungs

Question 26

SARS

Answer 26

Severe acute respiratory syndrome Due to zoonotic origin

Question 27

Pneumonia

Answer 27

Inflammation and infection of alveolar walls Alveoli filled with pus

Question 28

Common infectious causes of pneumonia?

Answer 28

Streptococcus pneumonia Staphylococcus aureus H influenza MRSA

Question 29

Pneumonia based on clinical settings

Answer 29

Community acquired Hospital acquired Ventilator acquired Aspiration pneumonia

Question 30

Pneumonia based on location

Answer 30

Broncho pneumonia Lobar pneumonia

Question 31

Tuberculosis

Answer 31

Infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculi

Question 32

Types of tuberculosis

Answer 32

Pulmonary Extra pulmonary

Question 33

Types of extra pulmonary tuberculosis

Answer 33

Tuberculous pleurisy Tuberculous meningitis Scrofula / Urogenital tuberculous Pott dresses of the spine

Question 34

Pertussis / whooping cough

Answer 34

Infection caused by bordetella pertussis that damages cilia and causes airway swelling

Question 35

Influenza

Answer 35

Infectious disease caused by influenza virus

Question 36

Common cold is caused by what?

Answer 36

Rhinovirus

Question 37

Bleeding from Nose

Answer 37

Epistasis

Question 38

Complications of URTI

Answer 38

Sinusitis Tonsillitis Pharyngitis Laryngitis Rhinitis Otitis media

Question 39

Types of respiration

Answer 39

Internal - cell and blood stream External - external environment and body