Small Group: Pathophysiology Cases 15-18

Question 1

The most common cause of pneumonia is ___________.

Answer 1

streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 2

In pneumonia-related pulmonary edema, the pulmonary artery will have _________ pressures.

Answer 2

increased (because of hypoxemic vasoconstriciton)

Question 3

How is compliance affected by pulmonary edema?

Answer 3

It is decreased–the extra fluid leads to stiffer walls.

Question 4

Chronic right ventricle failure is treated with __________, while acute right ventricle failure is treated with __________.

Answer 4

fluid decrease; fluid increase

Question 5

Chronic aspirin toxicity can present with ___________.

Answer 5

pulmonary edema and metabolic acidosis

Question 6

What three things can cause hyperventilation to the point of respiratory alkalosis?

Answer 6

Hypoxemia, CNS causes (stroke, panic, drugs, trauma), and compensation for metabolic acidosis

Question 7

When the pulmonary capillary pressure exceeds _____, pulmonary edema occurs.

Answer 7

25 mmHg

Question 8

Congenital heart disease is considered a class ______ pulmonary hypertension disorder.

Answer 8

I

Question 9

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome is also called ___________.

Answer 9

Pickwickian syndrome

Question 10

Which hormone stimulates respiratory drive?

Answer 10

Progesterone