respiratory Flashcards
cough, central weight gain, easy bruising, abdominal striae and hyperpigmentation
what is the most likely type of lung cancer affecting this patient
small cell carcinoma
death from bronchopneumonia, secondary to a tumour that encases the left lung, obliterating the pleural space.due to industrial exposure. what substance might have caused this?
asbestos
symptoms of LRTI, treated with co-amoxiclav. describe the indication for the use of co-amoxiclav
is is commonly used in the treatment of severe CAP
what blood gas change would lead central chemoreceptors to be stimulated
an increase in arterial PCO2
finger clubbing, fine end inspiratory crackles at both lung bases. what is the most likely
interstitial lung disease
left basal consolidation and is found to have CAP. what is the most likely causative organism
streptococcus pneumoniae
what inhaler has the highest carbon footprint
hydrofluorocarbon propellant in the metered dose inhaler
FEV1 1.8L (55% predicted)
FVC 3.6L 88% predicted
what is the appropriate interpretation of these results?
1.8/3.6= 0.5 hence obstructive lung defect
what is like route of transmission of TB
droplets from the resp tract
what is the most appropriate investigation to monitor anticoagulation
INR (lower value = blood clots more quickly, vice versa)
when PCO2 is within normal limits and PO2 is low. what does this mean in ABG
+ low pH
metabolic acidosis
what is an example of b2-adrenoceptor agonist drug and a corticosteroid
salbutamol and prednisolone
what part of the respiratory tract is most likely to be affected from this history:
severe pulmonary emphysema
alveolar sacs
what drug should be administered after treating an asthmatic with high flow oxygen
beta 2 agonist
dullness on percussion of her chest at the left base. vocal resonance is increased in the same area and breath sounds are bronchial. what is the most likely diagnosis?
lower lobe consolidation