Medical Tests for Respiratory Symptoms Quiz

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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?

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?

Acute bacterial sinusitis

Pneumonia

Left ventricular failure

Postinfectious cough (correct)

What is the typical duration range for subacute cough?

3 to 8 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Postinfectious cough typically begins following which type of infection?

Viral respiratory infection Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT commonly associated with acute cough as mentioned in the text?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Signup and view all the answers

What are some common causes of chronic cough?

Postnasal-drip syndromes, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic bronchitis Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom of croup?

Seal-like barking cough Signup and view all the answers

At what age does croup primarily affect infants and toddlers?

6 months to 36 months (3 years) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute cough?

Chronic bronchitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common etiology for hoarseness and onset of acute respiratory stridor in febrile children?

Croup Signup and view all the answers

Subacute cough may result from which of the following conditions?

Transient bronchial hyperresponsiveness Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is the most common viral etiology for croup?

Parainfluenza viruses Signup and view all the answers

In croup cases, what can help confirm the diagnosis but is not necessary in uncomplicated cases?

Radiographs of the neck soft tissues Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic sign can be seen on the AP radiograph of the soft tissues of the neck in cases of croup?

Steeple sign Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative organism for pertussis (whooping cough)?

Bordetella pertussis Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of pertussis is characterized by paroxysms of intense coughing lasting up to several minutes?

Paroxysmal phase Signup and view all the answers

'Most patients with croup can be managed as outpatients' - What treatment method may help avoid intubation in croup cases according to the text?

Steroids and nebulized epinephrine Signup and view all the answers

Medical Tests for Respiratory Symptoms Quiz

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Which diagnostic tests should be included to evaluate a cough?

What is the duration range for acute cough?

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute cough?

What is the typical duration range for subacute cough?

Postinfectious cough typically begins following which type of infection?

Which condition is NOT commonly associated with acute cough as mentioned in the text?

What are some common causes of chronic cough?

What is a characteristic symptom of croup?

At what age does croup primarily affect infants and toddlers?

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?

Subacute cough may result from which of the following conditions?

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?

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)?

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?

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