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What is the characteristic nature of chest pain in pleurisy?
What is the characteristic nature of chest pain in pleurisy?
- Dull, diffuse, relieved by deep inspiration and coughing
- Sharp, radiating, worsened by lying down
- Intermittent, aggravated by exertion
- Localized, pleuritic, stitching, increased with deep inspiration and coughing (correct)
What is a common cause of pleurisy?
What is a common cause of pleurisy?
- Viral infection (correct)
- Bacterial infection
- Fungal infection
- Parasitic infection
What is the clinical significance of pleural rub in pleurisy?
What is the clinical significance of pleural rub in pleurisy?
- It is a fine crackles heard during inspiration and expiration at the site of chest pain (correct)
- It is a clicking sound heard during deep inspiration
- It is a low-pitched rumble heard primarily during expiration
- It is a high-pitched wheeze heard throughout the chest
What is the definition of pleural effusion?
What is the definition of pleural effusion?
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What may a chest X-ray reveal in the diagnosis of pleurisy?
What may a chest X-ray reveal in the diagnosis of pleurisy?
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