Respiratory Pathologies Quiz

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Which factor is considered an element of severity for hemoptysis?

  • Low blood pressure
  • Spontaneous onset (correct)
  • Young age
  • Non-smoker status

What is a possible diagnosis associated with dyspnea?

  • Bronchial adenomas (correct)
  • High fever
  • Skin rash
  • Sore throat

Which of the following is NOT an element of severity of hemoptysis?

  • Advanced age
  • Chronic fatigue (correct)
  • Recurring or persistent
  • Large amount

Which demographic factor increases the severity of hemoptysis?

<p>Advanced age (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What risk is associated with being a smoker in the context of hemoptysis?

<p>Risk of bronchopulmonary cancer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hemoptysis defined as?

<p>Expulsion of blood through the respiratory tract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of hemoptysis?

<p>Chronic bronchitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is considered a rare cause of hemoptysis from a pulmonary origin?

<p>Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rare extrapulmonary cause of hemoptysis?

<p>Mitral stenosis with pulmonary congestion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Hemoptysis

Coughing up blood from the lungs or airways.

Bronchiectasis

A condition marked by an abnormal widening of the airways in the lungs, often resulting in chronic coughing and mucus production.

Chronic Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchi, the main airways inside the lungs, frequently caused by smoking or infection.

Pulmonary Embolism

A blood clot that travels to the lungs and blocks an artery, causing damage and potentially leading to coughing up blood.

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Acute Left Ventricular Failure

A condition involving the heart's inability to pump blood efficiently, often causing fluid buildup in the lungs, which can lead to coughing up blood.

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What are some concerning factors in Hemoptysis ?

A significant indicator of a serious lung condition, especially when it occurs without a clear cause, is persistent, and involves a large volume of blood.

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What is Dyspnea?

A subjective feeling of shortness of breath.

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What are Bronchial adenomas?

Benign tumors in the airways that are a potential cause of dyspnea.

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What are Cysts?

Fluid-filled sacs in the lungs that could cause dyspnea.

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