30 Questions
What is a relative contraindication to performing CT angiography?
Interstitial lung disease
What is a common symptom in most individuals with lung diseases mentioned in the text?
Persistent symptoms
What causes the posterior pharyngeal wall to collapse during inspiration in patients with obstructive sleep apnea?
Negative pressure in the pharynx
Which factor is listed as a contributor to central apneas?
Alcohol abuse
What is a method used to improve breathing in patients experiencing obstructive apneas or hypopneas during sleep?
Sleep arousal
In the context of the text, what can CT lung imaging assist with during bronchoscopy?
Guiding the bronchoscope to the lesion
Which disease can lead to progressive disability and is referred to as centrilobular emphysema?
Chronic bronchitis
What is the most common symptom associated with pleural disease?
Chest pain
Which of the following diseases is commonly seen in asbestos workers and primary pleural cancer?
Asbestosis
What are considered the best prognosticators in advanced stages of lung diseases?
FEV and Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
What is a primary risk factor for coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (black lung)?
Tunnel digging
What type of pneumothoraces are known to resolve on their own?
Moderate
What is the most common presentation of stage 1 sarcoidosis?
Asymptomatic condition that resolves spontaneously
Which organ is NOT commonly affected by sarcoidosis?
Kidneys
What is a significant factor associated with a higher mortality rate in sarcoidosis?
Involvement of the nervous system
What is a key recommendation to prevent recurrence of sarcoidosis?
Continuation of smoking cessation
Which stage of sarcoidosis is described as likely having permanent changes?
Stage 3
In what scenario are serial measurements of vital capacity more valuable than a single measurement?
When the process in the lungs has stabilized
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where children raised in 'sterile' environments develop a tolerance that city children lack?
Hygiene hypothesis
In the context of asthma, what is status asthmaticus?
An asthma attack that requires intubation with mechanical ventilation
What respiratory condition can be an underwriting concern due to its severity in some cases?
Bronchiectasis
What respiratory symptom is associated with bronchiectasis?
Coughing up blood
When does respiratory compromise occur related to kyphosis?
At kyphosis exceeding 20 degrees and a temperature above 100 degrees
What distinguishes acute isolated bronchitis from bronchiectasis in otherwise healthy individuals?
Persistent cough and sputum production
What is a common cause of pulmonary emboli according to the text?
Trauma to vessel walls
What is the activation trigger for the inherited susceptibility related to pulmonary embolism mentioned in the text?
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Which condition frequently originates in the leg veins and can lead to pulmonary emboli if unresolved?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
What is a common occupational exposure that can contribute to pulmonary fibrosis according to the text?
Asbestos exposure
What imaging technique uses a radioactive isotope attached to a glucose molecule to assess metabolic activity, as mentioned in the text?
Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging
What characteristic must a nodule have to be eligible for PET imaging according to the additional caveats mentioned?
Minimum size of 1 cm
Test your knowledge on the respiratory system with questions related to contraindications in CT angiography, metabolically active nodules, lung lavage, and bronchoscope guidance. This quiz covers content from pages 221-222 of ALU 201 textbook.
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