StatPearls 2

Question 1

low DLCO but otherwise normal PFTs in systemic sclerosis pt should raise concern for

Answer 1

PAH

Question 2

This CT w/ lymphadenopathy in cancer pt

Answer 2

lymphangitic carcinomatosis

Question 3

Causes tracheobronchitis and grows black on tellurite medium

Answer 3

Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Question 4

Neurogenic tumors are most commonly found in the _____ mediastinum.

Answer 4

posterior

Question 5

Bronchogenic cysts are most commonly found in the _____ mediastinum.

Answer 5

middle

Question 6

Hromone that mediates flushing, wheezing, edema of carcinoid

Answer 6

serotonin

Question 7

Urine test for carcinoid

Answer 7

5-HIAA

Question 8

vitamin deficiency due to carcinoid

Answer 8

niacin

Question 9

2 location options for needle thoracostomy

Answer 9

midaxillary, 5th intercostal space; midclavicular, 2nd intercostal space

Question 10

preferred Tx for anthrax w/o meningitis

Answer 10

cipro + clinda + antitoxin

Question 11

Abx for anthrax w/ meningitis

Answer 11

cipro + mero + linezolid