pathology 1

Question 1

primary atypical pneumonia is caused primarily by what organism

Answer 1

mycoplasma pneumonia

Question 2

what is the most frequent complication of lobar pneumonia

Answer 2

empyema

Question 3

In most patients who suffer a pulmonary thromboembolism, where do the thrombi initially form, according to burton

Answer 3

in the deep veins of the calves

Question 4

what condition presents itself with production of sputum resembling currant jelly

Answer 4

klebsiella pneumonia

Question 5

name the disease process coined to these symptoms

1. right ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary capillary constriction, and right side heart failure

Answer 5

cor pulmonale

Question 6

what is egophany and what does it indicate

Answer 6

e-a change indicates consolidation

Question 7

what term is given to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that follows an acute course

Answer 7

hamman-rich syndrome

Question 8

according to far van, the toxic effect of oxygen on any tissues is directly to what

Answer 8

its partial pressure and time of exposure

Question 9

reduced alveolar oxygen can result from either low ambient po2 or

Answer 9

hypoventilation

Question 10

which pathogen is usually associated with cystic fibrosis

Answer 10

psuedomonas auriginosis

Question 11

what is the name given to diseases caused by the inhalation of inorganic dust

Answer 11

pneumoconioses

Question 12

in what way is sputum eosinophilia of immediate prognostic significant

Answer 12

it indicates that the patient has a prominent component of reversible airways obstruction

Question 13

name the most common cause of viral pneumonia

Answer 13

adenovirus

Question 14

what type of respiratory pattern occurs with ataxic breathing

Answer 14

irregular depth and rhythm

Question 15

what is the reid index

Answer 15

ratio of diameter of bronchial gland tissue to diameter of bronchial wall

Question 16

what is the treatment of choice for blastomycosis

Answer 16

amphotericin b

Question 17

what is the etiology and 3 prominent manifestations of kartageners syndrom

Answer 17

etiology = genetic

syndrome consists of: chronic sinusitis, situs inversus, saccular bronchiectasis

Question 18

good pastures syndrome effects two organs

Answer 18

lungs and kidneys

Question 19

pneumonia caused by aspiration of infected amniotic fluid in utero is caused by what gram negative bacteria

Answer 19

pseudomonas of proteus

Question 20

list five factors known to stimulate ventilation

Answer 20

hypoxemia, hypercarbia, acidosis, fever, infection, stimulation of j receptors, pain, fear/anxiety, pharmacologic stimulation

Question 21

what is the most common organism causing acute epiglottis

Answer 21

haemophilus influenzae

Question 22

is the chemical composition of the products of all the exocrine glands abnormal in cystic fibrosis patients

Answer 22

yes

Question 23

aortic bodies are stimulated by what 3 physiologic factors

Answer 23

decreased pao2, decreased ph, and increased paco2

Question 24

IRDS occurs primarily in infants of what gestation age

Answer 24

less than 35 weeks gestation

Question 25

there is a disease the pulmonary complications of which magnifist itself with a characteristic thick chocolately colored sputum with a particular taste. what is the pathophysiology of this disease

Answer 25

amebic abcess of the liver which goes through the diaphragm infecting the pleura and the lung

Question 26

what pulmonary disease is defined as the permanent dilation of the bronchi caused by destruction of the muscular and elastic structural components

Answer 26

bronchiectasis

Question 27

what deformity is seen in a patient with lateral curvature of thoracic spine

Answer 27

scoliosis

Question 28

in what disease state is a RAST test used as a diagnostic tool

Answer 28

asthma

Question 29

the chest X-ray of which pulmonary disease usually appears normal and may indicate pulmonary hyperinflation during exacerbation

Answer 29

asthma

Question 30

what disease process is generally treated with such drugs as streptomycin, isoniazid, INH ethambutol, and rifampin

Answer 30

tuberculosis

Question 31

afferent impulses via the vagus nerve originate from what 2 sources

Answer 31

baroreceptors and pulmonary reflexes