Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
COPD patient with inhaled corticosteroids.
Increase risk for?
A
Brusing, candidal infection or pneumonia
2
Q
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- What is the PFT?
A
Restrictive Pattern
- FVC is < 80%
- FEV1/FVC is high
- DLCO is low
3
Q
COPD patient that is dependent on corticosteroids gets Pneumonia
What bacteria should be covered
A
Pseudomonas!
4
Q
PFT interpretation
Obstructive vs Restrictive
A
FVC normal or decrease and FEV1 dec, FEV1/FVC ration <0.7 = Obstructive
FVC decrease and FEV1 is normal or decrease, FEV1/FVC >0.7 = Restrictive
