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What is the definition of pleural effusion?
What is the definition of pleural effusion?
- An excess quantity of fluid in the pericardial space
- An excess quantity of fluid in the pleural space caused by decreased pleural fluid formation
- An excess quantity of fluid in the pericardial space due to decreased lymphatic removal
- An excess quantity of fluid in the pleural space caused by increased pleural fluid formation (correct)
What is the normal volume of clear liquid with low protein content in the pleural space?
What is the normal volume of clear liquid with low protein content in the pleural space?
- 3.5 to 7.0 ml (correct)
- 20 to 25 ml
- 10 to 15 ml
- 5 to 10 ml
What are the etiologies of transudative effusion?
What are the etiologies of transudative effusion?
- Increased hydrostatic pressure and decreased oncotic pressure
- Increased production due to increased hydrostatic or decreased oncotic pressures (correct)
- Decreased hydrostatic pressure and increased oncotic pressure
- Increased production due to abnormal capillary permeability
In healthy patients, how is the pleural fluid primarily formed and absorbed?
In healthy patients, how is the pleural fluid primarily formed and absorbed?
What symptoms may patients experience with large effusions?
What symptoms may patients experience with large effusions?
What does an exudative effusion result from?
What does an exudative effusion result from?
Which condition is characterized by sudden onset of unilateral pleuritic pain and increasing breathlessness?
Which condition is characterized by sudden onset of unilateral pleuritic pain and increasing breathlessness?
What can be found on examination of a patient with pleuritic pain, fever, and signs of consolidation?
What can be found on examination of a patient with pleuritic pain, fever, and signs of consolidation?
What is the suggested diagnosis for pale yellow (straw) pleural fluid?
What is the suggested diagnosis for pale yellow (straw) pleural fluid?
What investigation can help diagnose TB or cancer in patients with pleural effusion?
What investigation can help diagnose TB or cancer in patients with pleural effusion?
What is the treatment for transudative effusion?
What is the treatment for transudative effusion?
Which condition may present with blunting of costophrenic angles on chest x-ray?
Which condition may present with blunting of costophrenic angles on chest x-ray?
What is the main aim of treatment for pneumothorax?
What is the main aim of treatment for pneumothorax?
Which condition is characterized by accumulation of air in the pleural space?
Which condition is characterized by accumulation of air in the pleural space?
What diagnostic test can differentiate pleural fluid from pleural scarring?
What diagnostic test can differentiate pleural fluid from pleural scarring?
What investigation may show an area devoid of lung markings in a patient with pneumothorax?
What investigation may show an area devoid of lung markings in a patient with pneumothorax?
What is the main characteristic of bronchial asthma?
What is the main characteristic of bronchial asthma?
Which factor is NOT associated with the development of bronchial asthma?
Which factor is NOT associated with the development of bronchial asthma?
What part of the respiratory system is affected during bronchial asthma?
What part of the respiratory system is affected during bronchial asthma?
What maternal status factor is associated with asthmatic stress in the child?
What maternal status factor is associated with asthmatic stress in the child?
Which occupational exposure can contribute to the development of bronchial asthma?
Which occupational exposure can contribute to the development of bronchial asthma?
What are the typical symptoms of bronchial asthma?
What are the typical symptoms of bronchial asthma?
What test confirms the presence of airway obstruction and measures the degree of lung function impairment?
What test confirms the presence of airway obstruction and measures the degree of lung function impairment?
What is the measurement of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) during a mild asthma attack?
What is the measurement of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) during a mild asthma attack?
What is a common symptom of a mild asthma attack?
What is a common symptom of a mild asthma attack?
During a severe asthma attack, what is an indication of severe difficulty breathing?
During a severe asthma attack, what is an indication of severe difficulty breathing?
What does the Prick test measure?
What does the Prick test measure?
Which symptom is commonly associated with mild asthma attacks?
Which symptom is commonly associated with mild asthma attacks?
What is the measurement of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) during a moderate asthma attack?
What is the measurement of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) during a moderate asthma attack?
What symptoms are commonly observed in patients with mild asthma attacks?
What symptoms are commonly observed in patients with mild asthma attacks?
What is measured in the Allergy-skin test?
What is measured in the Allergy-skin test?
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