SOB Flashcards
1
Q
Pleural Effusion
A
S:
Cough w/ progressiv dyspnea
O:
Dullness on percussion
Tactile Fremitus
2
Q
Lung Cancer
A
S: Emphysema Atelectasis Pneumonitis Hemoptysis
O:
Airway obstruction->postop pneumonia
3
Q
Pneumonia
A
S: Rapid onset of cough Pleuritic chest pain Dyspnea N/V
O: Febrile Tachypneic Tachycardia Crackles/ronchi
4
Q
Asthma
A
S:
Paroxysmal dyspnea/cough
Chest pain/tightness
Asymptomatic between episodes
O:
Tachypnea w/wheezing
Hypoxemia
5
Q
Chronic Bronchitis
A
S:
Dyspnea
Cough w/ lots of sputum
O:
Wheezing/crackles
Hyperinflation
Severe->Right ventricular failure/edema
6
Q
Emphysema
A
S:
Dyspnea at rest
Cough w/o sputum
O: Barrel chest Scattered crackles/wheezes Hyperresonant on percussion Prolonged expiratory effort
