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Which diagnostic tests should be included to evaluate a cough?
Which diagnostic tests should be included to evaluate a cough?
- MRI, blood test, and ultrasonography
- CT scan, echocardiogram, and peak flow meter
- Chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, and pulse oximeter (correct)
- Chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, and spirometry
What is the duration range for acute cough?
What is the duration range for acute cough?
- More than 8 weeks
- Less than 1 week
- 1 to 2 weeks
- 2 to 8 weeks (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute cough?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute cough?
- Acute bacterial sinusitis
- Pneumonia
- Left ventricular failure
- Postinfectious cough (correct)
What is the typical duration range for subacute cough?
What is the typical duration range for subacute cough?
Postinfectious cough typically begins following which type of infection?
Postinfectious cough typically begins following which type of infection?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with acute cough as mentioned in the text?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with acute cough as mentioned in the text?
What are some common causes of chronic cough?
What are some common causes of chronic cough?
What is a characteristic symptom of croup?
What is a characteristic symptom of croup?
At what age does croup primarily affect infants and toddlers?
At what age does croup primarily affect infants and toddlers?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute cough?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute cough?
What is the most common etiology for hoarseness and onset of acute respiratory stridor in febrile children?
What is the most common etiology for hoarseness and onset of acute respiratory stridor in febrile children?
Subacute cough may result from which of the following conditions?
Subacute cough may result from which of the following conditions?
Which virus is the most common viral etiology for croup?
Which virus is the most common viral etiology for croup?
In croup cases, what can help confirm the diagnosis but is not necessary in uncomplicated cases?
In croup cases, what can help confirm the diagnosis but is not necessary in uncomplicated cases?
What characteristic sign can be seen on the AP radiograph of the soft tissues of the neck in cases of croup?
What characteristic sign can be seen on the AP radiograph of the soft tissues of the neck in cases of croup?
What is the causative organism for pertussis (whooping cough)?
What is the causative organism for pertussis (whooping cough)?
Which phase of pertussis is characterized by paroxysms of intense coughing lasting up to several minutes?
Which phase of pertussis is characterized by paroxysms of intense coughing lasting up to several minutes?
'Most patients with croup can be managed as outpatients' - What treatment method may help avoid intubation in croup cases according to the text?
'Most patients with croup can be managed as outpatients' - What treatment method may help avoid intubation in croup cases according to the text?
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