Pulm - Fast Facts

this pneumoconiossis is unique in that infection presents with cutaneous nodules in fingers/forearms in conjunction with respiratory symptoms

pneumonia caused by h flu or pseudomonas may cause this color sputum

rust colored sputum is associated with pneumonia caused by

red currant jelly sputum is associated with pneumonia caused by

in pneumothorax and pleural effusion, tactile fremitus is

in pneumonia, tactile fremitus is

decreased breath sounds may indicate (3)

FEV1/FVC ratio < this value indicates obstructive lung disease

these types of lung cancer are typically centrally located

what order of diagnostic tests is indicated for the screening of tuberculosis?

what EKG pattern characterizes PE?

the appropriate treatment for croup is

tension pneumothorax may cause this form of shock

needle decompression for tension pneumothorax is performed

tube thoracostomy for pneumothorax is performed

the treatment for RSV is

indication for chest thoracotomy following chest tube thoracostomy includes:  initial chest tube output of > X or subsequent output of > X

tube thoracostomy is indicated in the event of pleural effusion covering > X% of the hemithorax

to meet criteria for asthma, FEV1 must increase > X% in response to bronchodilator administration

pulmonary nodules > X mm are more likely to be malignant

pulmonary hypertension is defined as a mean pulmonary arterial pressure > X mmHg

bronchiectasis is most commonly secondary to

pulmonary nodules are classified as masses once they reach this size

nodules > X cm in diameter are considered large and should be followed by pulm for biopsy

eggshell calcifications are pathongnomonic for what pneumoconiosis?

leukocytosis, elevated transaminases, and hyponatremia are associated with this type of pneumonia

this lung disease is characterized by diffuse reticular opacities, honey-combing, and ground glass opacities on chest CT

erythema nodosum, erythema multiforme, and eosinophilia are associated w/ this form of fungal pneumonia

this fungal pneumonia is associated w/ verrucous skin lesions, and is acquired following exposure to contaminated soil in the south central, midwest US including the great lakes and mississippi river valley

miners, quarry and foundry workers are at risk for this pneumoconiosis

leading cause of transudative pleural effusion

roofing, plumbing, shipbuilding, installation instalers are at risk for this pneumoconiosis

most prevalent mycosis in the US

batwing appearance on CXR (BL interstitial infiltrates) is characteristic of

pathogen associated w/ aspiration pneumonia in pt's w/ alcohol use disorder