Slocum day 2 Flashcards
1
Q
When lungs become hyperinflated and flattens diaphragm so that it loses it’s mechanical advantage and actually pulls ribs together when it contracts
A
Hoover’s sign
2
Q
is hypoxemia in ventilation perfusion mismatch relieved by 02 supplementation
A
Yes
3
Q
is hypoxemia due to a shunt relieved by giving 02
A
no
4
Q
associated conditions with inducible laryngeal obstruction
A
- Asthma
- GERD
- chronic rhinosinusitis
5
Q
Treatment for inducible laryngeal obstruction
A
- primarily speech therapy
- avoidance of irritant substances
6
Q
evaluation of ILD
A
- Chest CT
- PFT
- ANA and rheumatoid factor
7
Q
What is the esophageal component of Scleroderma?
A
stiffens esophagus causing aspiration
8
Q
if you have a quiescent, well controlled lupus patient that presents with pleural effusion
A
it’s NOT the lupus causing the problem
