Pulmonology Quiz

Diagnosis of a Pregnant Woman with SOB

• In a pregnant woman presenting with shortness of breath (SOB) and high respiratory rate (RR) with no leg symptoms or x-ray mentioned, a diagnosis should be made considering pulmonary embolism (PE) and other possibilities.

Predicting Severity of Illness in Fever and SOB

• The severity of illness in a patient presenting with fever and SOB can be predicted by factors such as hypotension, requirement of vasopressors, presence of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and multi-organ dysfunction.

Agitation in an ICU Patient with Asthma Exacerbation

• In a patient admitted to the ICU due to asthma exacerbation, receiving SABA, Steroid, and Theophylline infusion, who becomes restless and agitated, the reason could be Theophylline toxicity, which can cause agitation, seizures, and arrhythmias.

Outcome of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) in COPD

• The expected outcome of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) in a COPD case is to reduce the need for intubation, decrease the length of stay in the ICU, and improve mortality.

Diagnosis of a Smoker with SOB and Pleural Fluid Analysis

• A patient who has been a smoker for 50 years, presenting with SOB and pleural fluid analysis showing LDH ratio of 0.8 and protein ratio of 0.7, is likely to have a diagnosis of exudative pleural effusion, which can be caused by malignancy, infection, or pulmonary embolism.