Symptoms and Signs in Respiratory Medicine Flashcards

1
Q

What happens to someone at high altitude

A

Central cyanosis on the summit

PaO2 at altitude is far lower than it would be on sea level

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2
Q

Most likely diagnosis in this patient

A

Asthma

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3
Q

Monoclonal antibody treatments for asthma

A

They target the Th2 pathway, targeting IL receptors

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4
Q

Be vaguely aware

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5
Q

Most likely diagnosis in this patient

A

COPD

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6
Q

Most likely diagnosis in this patient

A

Pulmonary Embolism

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7
Q

Most likely diagnosis in this patient

A

Pneumonia

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8
Q

Type i vs Type ii respiratory failure

A

Type i: Low O2, normal or low CO2
(normal respiratory drive, lungs unable to cope)

Type ii: Low O2, high CO2
(hypoxic respiratory drive, ie lazy brain)

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9
Q

Most likely diagnosis in this patient

A

Pulmonary Fibrosis

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10
Q

Clinical Features in Covid Pneumonitis

A

Fever
Hypoxia
Increased respiratory rate
Crackles/added breath sounds

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