Small Group: Pathophysiology Cases 8 - 14 Flashcards

1
Q

What is bronchiectasis?

A

A condition in which damage to the proximal airways causes them to widen and become flabby and scarred

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2
Q

What will bronchiectasis look like on x-ray?

A

A thickening of the airways–the “railroad track” sign

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3
Q

Those with cystic fibrosis are given ___________ to break down neutrophil extracellular traps.

A

DNAse

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4
Q

Pulmonary rehab does not improve _________.

A

survival, only quality of life

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5
Q

The characteristic physical exam finding in those with pulmonary hypertension is __________.

A

loud P2

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6
Q

Radiographs of those with cystic fibrosis can show ____________.

A

hyperinflation, pneumonia, mucus impaction, and bronchiectasis

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7
Q

What are flutter valves? What kind of patients use them?

A

Valves that cause the air column in the bronchial tree to vibrate, thus shaking off mucus. Cystic fibrosis patients use them.

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8
Q

_______ can cause bronchiectasis.

A

Cystic fibrosis

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9
Q

COPD treatment includes the following: ____________.

A

oxygen, alpha-1-antitrypsin enzyme replacement, and lung transplant

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10
Q

DLCOs are usually adjusted for ___________.

A

hemoglobin, so anemia is not a potential confounding factor

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