Respiratory Flashcards
4 main causes of typical pneumonia
pneumococcus
haemophilus influenza
gram neg bacilli
staph aureus
when do you use antibiotics in patients presenting with cough
when you have 2 out of 3 symptoms
- sputum purulence
- increase in sputum volume
- increase in dyspnoea
what are parasomnias
undesirable behaviour or experiences in sleep or in transition to or from sleep
what is REM behaviour disorder
dream enactment behaviour during REM sleep
which common viruses can cause pneumonia
influenza, adenovirus, parainfluenza, RSV
4 main drugs for TB treatment and the time course
isoniazid
rifampicin
pyrazinamide
ethambutol
- 6 months (4 drugs for first 2 months and then drop to 2 for the rest of the time)
what are 2 common GI causes of clubbing
IBD
primary biliary cirrhosis
which lung cancer is the most common
adenocarcinoma
where is the “safety triangle” for chest drainage
between pec major, level of the nipple (4th intercostal space), and lat dorsi
signs of right heart failure
elevated JVP
elevated V waves
tricuspid regurgitation
significant ankle oedema
ascites
pulsatile liver (tricuspid regurg)
what pathology causes bronchial breath sounds
consolidation
how is pneumonia different from other LRTI
other LRTIs dont involve the parenchyma, dont have CXR infiltrates, and are most often due to viral infections
why does someone having an exacerbation of asthma purse lip breathe
it increases the end expiratory pressure - helps splint the airways open to try and minimise gas trapping and helps empty the lungs
explain the usefullness of D-dimer in confirming PE
if negative - high probability it is NOT a PE (good NPP)
if positive - may or may not be a PE (poor PPP)
how does a PE cause hypotension
PE –> obstruction to right ventricular outflow –> systemic hypotension
describe the fluctuation of CO with respiration
inspiration = pooling of blood on inspiration –> decreased venous return to left heart –> reduced CO
treatment of REM behaviour disorder
clonazepam
where does VRE normally live
GI tract
What is in seretide
fluticasone and salmeterol
explain the histological features and typical location of squamous cell carcinoma
keratin swirls
intracellular bridges
central location
management of empyema
drainage - Major
antibiotics (to treat underlying cause)
supportive measures treat underlying causes
what should we measure on a sample of aspirated pleural effusion fluid
biochemistry - protein, glucose, LDH, pH
cytology
MCS
risk factors for aspiration pneumonia
impaired gag reflex (CVA, neuromusclar disease, unconsciousness post overdose, alcohol abuse)
what is the typical pattern of alpha1-AT def COPD on xray
LOWER zone emphysema
anaerobic pneumonia is associated with which subset of patients
alcohol use
aspiration
gold standard test for PE and actual most commonly used test to confirm PE
gold standard = pulmonary angiogram
common = CTPA
how do you optimise function in a COPD patient
pulmonary rehab
inhaled therapies
identify and correct hypoxia and/or pHT
what is in symbicort
budesonide and eformoterol
2 bacteria and 2 viruses examples of pathogens that are transmitted from indirect contact
bacteria - MRSA, VRE
viruses - influenza, norovirus
what causes pleural rub
inflammation tumour
lung function confirmation of asthma
20% variation day to day of PEF 200ml AND 12% improvement in FEV1 with bronchodilator
what part of the ABG tells you that the acute exacerbation of asthma is very very bad
normal CO2 –> means that they are getting respiratory fatigue
how do pulmonary hypertension affect the heart
causes right ventricular dilatation and hypertrophy leading to reduced systemic venous pressure and poor cardiac output
how do you treat latent TB
one drug for 9 months (isoniazid) - dont give it to those people over 35
explain the difference in presentation between viral and bacterial pneumonia
bacterial is often MUCH faster (within hours) while viral can take days
when do you give surgical antibiotic prophylaxis
- if there is significant risk of infection
- infection has devastating consequences
major causes of haemoptysis
chest infection - bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, TB
Lung carcinoma
Pulmonary embolus
what pathologies cause reduced breath sounds
- pneumothorax
- airflow obstruction
- pleural effusion
- thick chest wall
- lung collapse
what is a typical presentation in a pt with MRSA pneumonia
cavitatory pneumonia and crash quickly
which pathogens are most associated with abscess formation with CAP
staph aureus
klebsiella
polymicrobial
main features of narcolepsy
excessive daytime sleepiness
sleep paralysis
cataplexy
hypnagogic/hypnopompic hallucinations
which lung cancer has the worst prognosis
small cell carcinoma
what is montelukast (Singulair)
luekotriene receptor antagonist)
common respiratory causes of clubbing
suppurative lung disease (bronchiectasis, TB, abscess)
lung cancer (NSCLC)
pulmonary fibrosis
investigations ordered for probable lung cancer
CXR –> CT –> bronchoscopy –> PET scan –> +/- biopsy
what is the idea behind putting someone on 100% FiO2 during a procedure involving the lungs
incase they get a pneumothoraces –> will get easier and faster to resorb the gas
4 main causes of atypical pneumonia
mycoplasma pneumonia
Chlamydia
legionella
pneumophila
Coxiella burnetti
standard Tx of stage 2 lung cancer
lobectomy and mediastinal lymph node dissection + adjuvant chemotherapy
how does alpha1-AT deficiency increase risk of COPD
lungs unable to remove the action of elastase (usually breaks down protein when you injure your lungs in order to allow new protein to be made). If no removal –> ongoing destruction of the lung by elastase
what ECG pattern do you get with PE
S1Q3T3 - prominent S wave in lead I, and Q and T wave inversion in Lead III
medical treatment of narcolepsy
stimulants - modafinil, amphetamines
REM suppressing drugs - SSRIs, tricyclics
when do you use combination inhalers
when monotherapy is not adequately controlling asthma - move to combination therapy before increasing the dose of CS
primary mode of spread of VRE
contaminated hands of HCW
environment also important
which organisms should you wash your hands over alcohol rub
norovirus C. diff
diffuse lung disease is…
a number of lung conditions featuring dyspnoea, cough and a chest xray showing diffuse lung involvement
4 patterns of interstitial lung diseases on CXR
linear - Kerley lines
reticular - lines in all directions
nodular - discrete opacities
reticulonodular
difference between primary and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
primary - no underlying lung pathology
secondary - develops in someone with underlying lung pathology
common causes of pleural effusions
heart failure
inflammation (pneumonia)
malignancy
lymphatic injury
what are the CORB prediction tools for severe pneumonia
>=2/4 of following
- confusion
- oxygen sats
- RR >30 min
- BP systolic
explain the histology and typical location of adenocarcinoma
form glands (lumenal channels with papilla) more in the periphery
difference between apnoea and hypopnoea
apnoea - complete cessation of airflow for 10 seconds or longer regardless of oxygen desat
hypopnoea - 30% or more reduction in airflow associated with at least 3% oxygen desat or an alpha wave arousal from sleep
3 examples of pathogens that are transmitted by airborne
TB
measles
varicella