31 Questions
Which of the following distinguishes atypical pneumonia from bacterial pneumonia?
insidious onset
Which of the following are complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
A and B
Which of the following about pulmonary function testing is true for adults, but not for children?
A FEV1/FVC ratio of < 0.7 is abnormal
What is the most appropriate next step for a 57-year-old unemployed female patient with asthma?
Switch to a long-acting bronchodilator (LABA) like salmeterol
What do air bronchograms on a chest X-ray indicate?
Fluid accumulation in alveoli with patent airways
What is the correct order of increasing treatment intensity for COPD management?
Rescue bronchodilator -> LABA -> Pulmonary rehab -> Oxygen -> Surgery
Which of these findings is NOT diagnostic of adult asthma?
Total lung capacity >= 120% predicted
Which medication is considered the gold-standard for asthma management?
Fluticasone (inhaled corticosteroid)
What is a key goal in the stepwise management of asthma?
All of the above
What is the most likely cause of the characteristic 'barking cough' described in the text?
Croup
Which symptom would indicate allergic rhinitis rather than chronic sinusitis?
Clear nasal discharge
What test should be ordered for the patient who is on warfarin and experiencing bleeding?
INR/PTT tests
What is the incorrect advice for treating nosebleeds mentioned in the text?
Pinch the bridge of the nose where bone meets cartilage
What is the most likely diagnosis for the patient with rapid onset, referred otalgia, and unilateral oropharyngeal pathology?
Peritonsillar abscess
What is the recommended treatment for a peritonsillar abscess according to the text?
Incision and drainage
What is the main purpose of this document?
To serve as a question bank for the PoM 1 Respirology and ENT Block
According to the document, how were the questions verified?
The questions were not verified due to time constraints
Which section of the document contains questions from a previous cohort?
Questions from the Meds2024 Question Bank
How many contributors are listed in the acknowledgments section?
12
Which week has the most sections with questions?
Week 9
What type of content does the 'New Questions' section likely contain?
Questions created specifically for this document
Which section is present in all weeks?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the 'ANSWERS' section for each week?
To provide solutions to the questions
Which statement best describes the structure of the document?
The document is organized by week
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the intended audience for this document?
Medical students studying respiratory and ENT topics
What does a significantly reduced total lung capacity (TLC) at 65% of the expected volume suggest?
A lung volume restriction
To determine if a lung volume restriction is of parenchymal (lung) origin or non-parenchymal origin, which test should be assessed?
Diffusion capacity (DLCO)
If the total lung capacity (TLC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), and forced vital capacity (FVC) were all normal, but the diffusion capacity (DLCO) was reduced, what would this suggest?
An isolated diffusion capacity abnormality
What does a low diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) in addition to a reduced total lung capacity (TLC) indicate?
A parenchymal (lung) cause for restriction
If the only abnormal pulmonary function test result is a low diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO), what does this indicate?
An isolated diffusion capacity abnormality
What does a forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) less than 70% signify?
An obstructive pulmonary disorder
Test your knowledge on differentiating between lung volume restriction of parenchymal and non-parenchymal origins based on TLC, DLCO, FEV1, and FVC measurements. Understand the significance of reduced diffusion capacity in diagnosing lung conditions.
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