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What is a relative contraindication to performing CT angiography?
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?
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?
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?
Which factor is listed as a contributor to central apneas?
What is a method used to improve breathing in patients experiencing obstructive apneas or hypopneas during sleep?
What is a method used to improve breathing in patients experiencing obstructive apneas or hypopneas during sleep?
In the context of the text, what can CT lung imaging assist with during bronchoscopy?
In the context of the text, what can CT lung imaging assist with during bronchoscopy?
Which disease can lead to progressive disability and is referred to as centrilobular emphysema?
Which disease can lead to progressive disability and is referred to as centrilobular emphysema?
What is the most common symptom associated with pleural disease?
What is the most common symptom associated with pleural disease?
Which of the following diseases is commonly seen in asbestos workers and primary pleural cancer?
Which of the following diseases is commonly seen in asbestos workers and primary pleural cancer?
What are considered the best prognosticators in advanced stages of lung diseases?
What are considered the best prognosticators in advanced stages of lung diseases?
What is a primary risk factor for coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (black lung)?
What is a primary risk factor for coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (black lung)?
What type of pneumothoraces are known to resolve on their own?
What type of pneumothoraces are known to resolve on their own?
What is the most common presentation of stage 1 sarcoidosis?
What is the most common presentation of stage 1 sarcoidosis?
Which organ is NOT commonly affected by sarcoidosis?
Which organ is NOT commonly affected by sarcoidosis?
What is a significant factor associated with a higher mortality rate in sarcoidosis?
What is a significant factor associated with a higher mortality rate in sarcoidosis?
What is a key recommendation to prevent recurrence of sarcoidosis?
What is a key recommendation to prevent recurrence of sarcoidosis?
Which stage of sarcoidosis is described as likely having permanent changes?
Which stage of sarcoidosis is described as likely having permanent changes?
In what scenario are serial measurements of vital capacity more valuable than a single measurement?
In what scenario are serial measurements of vital capacity more valuable than a single measurement?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where children raised in 'sterile' environments develop a tolerance that city children lack?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where children raised in 'sterile' environments develop a tolerance that city children lack?
In the context of asthma, what is status asthmaticus?
In the context of asthma, what is status asthmaticus?
What respiratory condition can be an underwriting concern due to its severity in some cases?
What respiratory condition can be an underwriting concern due to its severity in some cases?
What respiratory symptom is associated with bronchiectasis?
What respiratory symptom is associated with bronchiectasis?
When does respiratory compromise occur related to kyphosis?
When does respiratory compromise occur related to kyphosis?
What distinguishes acute isolated bronchitis from bronchiectasis in otherwise healthy individuals?
What distinguishes acute isolated bronchitis from bronchiectasis in otherwise healthy individuals?
What is a common cause of pulmonary emboli according to the text?
What is a common cause of pulmonary emboli according to the text?
What is the activation trigger for the inherited susceptibility related to pulmonary embolism mentioned in the text?
What is the activation trigger for the inherited susceptibility related to pulmonary embolism mentioned in the text?
Which condition frequently originates in the leg veins and can lead to pulmonary emboli if unresolved?
Which condition frequently originates in the leg veins and can lead to pulmonary emboli if unresolved?
What is a common occupational exposure that can contribute to pulmonary fibrosis according to the text?
What is a common occupational exposure that can contribute to pulmonary fibrosis according to the text?
What imaging technique uses a radioactive isotope attached to a glucose molecule to assess metabolic activity, as mentioned in the text?
What imaging technique uses a radioactive isotope attached to a glucose molecule to assess metabolic activity, as mentioned in the text?
What characteristic must a nodule have to be eligible for PET imaging according to the additional caveats mentioned?
What characteristic must a nodule have to be eligible for PET imaging according to the additional caveats mentioned?
