P2: Transudates vs. Exudates Flashcards
1
Q
Usually bilateral owing to systemic conditions
A
Transudate
2
Q
Presence of coagulation
A
Exudate
3
Q
May be chylous or psuedochylous
A
Exudate
4
Q
Due to decreased oncotic pressure in plasma
A
Transudate
5
Q
Due to increased hydrostatic pressure in capillaries
A
Transudate
6
Q
May be due to congestive heart failure
A
Transudate
7
Q
Retained for 7-10 days for further testing
A
Transudate
8
Q
Requires additional medical workup
A
Exudate
9
Q
Seen in SLE
A
Exudate
10
Q
Pleural LD level is equal to 2/3 the upper limit of serum LD
A
Exudate
11
Q
Pleural fluid/Serum protein ratio >25
A
Exudate
12
Q
Serum-pleural fluid albumin ratio ≤1.2 g/dL
A
Exudate
13
Q
Pleural fluid/serum cholesterol ratio of 0.45
A
Exudate
14
Q
Clear to pale yellow fluid
A
Transudate
15
Q
Feculent or putrid odor
A
Exudate
