Small Group: Cases in Pathophysiology Flashcards

1
Q

Of the restrictive diseases (with FEV/FVC greater than 0.8), which will have reduced FRC (due to reduced ERV) and normal TLC?

A

Obesity

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2
Q

If you just have acute mountain sickness, then you don’t need to __________.

A

rapidly descend to low altitude

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3
Q

Pneumothorax causes the hemithorax to be __________.

A

larger

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4
Q

Atelectasis can result from ___________.

A

post-op pain

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5
Q

What type of lung cancer cavitates?

A

Squamous cell carcinoma

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