Chapter 7 MC
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What is a relative contraindication to performing CT angiography?

  • Interstitial lung disease (correct)
  • Central apneas
  • Emphysema
  • Liver disease
  • What is a common symptom in most individuals with lung diseases mentioned in the text?

  • Rash
  • Joint pain
  • Fever
  • Persistent symptoms (correct)
  • What causes the posterior pharyngeal wall to collapse during inspiration in patients with obstructive sleep apnea?

  • Negative pressure in the pharynx (correct)
  • Low oxygen levels
  • Excess saliva production
  • Anatomical abnormalities
  • Which factor is listed as a contributor to central apneas?

    <p>Alcohol abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a method used to improve breathing in patients experiencing obstructive apneas or hypopneas during sleep?

    <p>Sleep arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what can CT lung imaging assist with during bronchoscopy?

    <p>Guiding the bronchoscope to the lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease can lead to progressive disability and is referred to as centrilobular emphysema?

    <p>Chronic bronchitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom associated with pleural disease?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is commonly seen in asbestos workers and primary pleural cancer?

    <p>Asbestosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are considered the best prognosticators in advanced stages of lung diseases?

    <p>FEV and Inspiratory Capacity (IC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary risk factor for coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (black lung)?

    <p>Tunnel digging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pneumothoraces are known to resolve on their own?

    <p>Moderate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common presentation of stage 1 sarcoidosis?

    <p>Asymptomatic condition that resolves spontaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is NOT commonly affected by sarcoidosis?

    <p>Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant factor associated with a higher mortality rate in sarcoidosis?

    <p>Involvement of the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key recommendation to prevent recurrence of sarcoidosis?

    <p>Continuation of smoking cessation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of sarcoidosis is described as likely having permanent changes?

    <p>Stage 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario are serial measurements of vital capacity more valuable than a single measurement?

    <p>When the process in the lungs has stabilized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where children raised in 'sterile' environments develop a tolerance that city children lack?

    <p>Hygiene hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of asthma, what is status asthmaticus?

    <p>An asthma attack that requires intubation with mechanical ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What respiratory condition can be an underwriting concern due to its severity in some cases?

    <p>Bronchiectasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What respiratory symptom is associated with bronchiectasis?

    <p>Coughing up blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does respiratory compromise occur related to kyphosis?

    <p>At kyphosis exceeding 20 degrees and a temperature above 100 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes acute isolated bronchitis from bronchiectasis in otherwise healthy individuals?

    <p>Persistent cough and sputum production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of pulmonary emboli according to the text?

    <p>Trauma to vessel walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the activation trigger for the inherited susceptibility related to pulmonary embolism mentioned in the text?

    <p>Antiphospholipid syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition frequently originates in the leg veins and can lead to pulmonary emboli if unresolved?

    <p>Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common occupational exposure that can contribute to pulmonary fibrosis according to the text?

    <p>Asbestos exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What imaging technique uses a radioactive isotope attached to a glucose molecule to assess metabolic activity, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic must a nodule have to be eligible for PET imaging according to the additional caveats mentioned?

    <p>Minimum size of 1 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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