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Pulmonary VI: Miscellaneous Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Flashcards

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________ sign: bronchial contours may be visualized due to difference in the density of fluid-filled alveoli and air-filled bronchi

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Air bronchogram

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5 As of Tobacco Intervention

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Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange

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B symptoms

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Fever, Weight loss, Night sweats

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Calcification of a Solitary Pulmonary Nodule ______ risk of cancer.

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decreases

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CXR signs of pulmonary edema (3)

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Kerley B lines, Alveolar Edema, Cephalization

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Definition of ARDS

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CXR infiltrates, PaO2/FIO2 ratio

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Frontal view CXR convention: AP or PA

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PA

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In adults, most masses are found in the ______ mediastinal compartment.

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Anterior

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In children, most masses are found in the ______ mediastinal compartment.

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Posterior

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Lateral view CXR convention: source on ______ chest, detector on ______ chest

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right; left

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Masses of the anterior mediastinum (4)

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Thymoma, Teratoma, Lymphoma, Thyroid tissue

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Less water-soluble agents deposit in the _____ airway

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lower

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More water-soluble agents deposit in the _____ airway.

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upper

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Most common genetic mutation in NSCLC

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EGFR (50-80%)

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Most definitive diagnostic procedure of a SPN

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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

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Parameters to increase oxygenation on a ventilator

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FIO2, PEEP

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Parameters to increase ventilation on a ventilator

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Tidal Volume, Respiratory Rate

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What drug? 1st generation antihistamine, safe and effective antitusssive, effective local anesthetic, sleep aid for insomnia

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Diphenhydramine

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What drug? 1st generation antihistamine, used for treatment of nausea and vomiting, least teratogenic

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Meclizine, Dimenhydrinate

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What drug? 2nd generation antihistamine, used for treatment of allergic reactions

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Loratadine, Cetirizine, Fexofenadine

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What drug? Antitussive agent, depress cough center in the brain via opioid receptors

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Codeine, Hydrocodone, Dextromethorphan

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What drug? May prevent weight gain and depression associated with cessation, inhibits reuptake of dopamine and norephinephrine

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What drug? Mucolytic, decreases viscosity of secretions, administered via inhalations

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N-acetylcysteine

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What drug? Only effective expectorant

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What drug? Oral decongestant, stimulates alpha-1-adrenergic receptors
pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine
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What drug? Partial agonist at nicotinic receptor and blocker of exogenous nicotine binding
Varenicline
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What drug? Patch, gum, lozenge, inhaler, or nasal spray that limits symptom witdrawal
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
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What drug? Topical decongestant, stimulates alpha-1-adrenergic receptors
phenylephrine, oxymetazoline, xylometazoline
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What pathology? Acute severe respiratory infection, often caused by RSV in infants
Bronchiolitis
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What pathology? Asthma with latency, many etiologies, improvement in symptoms over weekends and holidays
Immunologic Asthma
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What pathology? Caused by flavoring chemicals, nitrogen and sulfur oxides
Bronchiolitis
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What pathology? Caused by parainfluenza serotypes, inflammation of the airway with edema in the subglottic space
Viral Croup
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What pathology? Chronic granulomatous disease indistinguishable from sarcoidosis, except for etiology
Chronic Beryllium Disease
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What pathology? Commonly caused by animal proteins (birds), contaminated hay, hot tubs/pools, humidifiers, machining/metal-working fluids
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
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What pathology? Commonly seen in aerospace engineering, nuclear bomb manufacturing, and nuclear reactors
Chronic Beryllium Disease
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What pathology? Depression of ipsilateral diaphragm, shift of mediastinum away from affected side, expansion of ribs on ipsilateral side
Tension Pneumothorax
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What pathology? Exposure to irritants that result in hyperresponsiveness and airflow obstruction
Irritant Asthma (RADS)
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What pathology? ILD related to coal mine exposure that injures alveolar macrophages
Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis
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What pathology? inflammation and swelling of supraglottic structures that develop rapidly to life-threatening upper airway obstruction, often caused by haemophilus influenza B
Epiglottitis
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What pathology? Insufficient surfactant production leads to early inflammation and hypercellularity leading to fibrosis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
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What pathology? Life threatening complication of altitude exposure, may be treated with supportive therapy and oral nifedipine
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
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What pathology? Life threatening form of laryngotracheobronchitis frequently caused by staph aureus
Bacterial Tracheitis
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What pathology? Long latency ILD, commonly seen in hard rock miners, foundry workers, sandblasters, and stone-washed jean manufacturers
Silicosis
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What pathology? Most common and mildest form of altitude illness
Acute Mountain Sickness
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What pathology? Most extreme form of altitude illness, may appear intoxicated, may progress to hallucinations and coma
High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
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What pathology? Oxidant injury due to imbalance of proteases and antiproteases
Emphysema
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What pathology? Pathologic injury of small airways with intrinsic or extrinsic bronchiolar narrowing, excessive proliferation of granulation tissue
Bronchiolitis
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What pathology? Toxic effects of fibers on pulmonary parenchymal cells release of inflammatory mediators, commonly seen in construction workers, shipyard/dock workers, brake mechanics
Asbestosis
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What pathology? Underdevelopment of cartilaginous support in supraglottic structures
Laryngomalacia
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Which interleukin promotes T cell differentiation into Th1 cells?
IL-12
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Which interleukin promotes T cell differentiation into Th17 cells?
IL-6, IL-23, TGF-Beta
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Which interleukin promotes T cell differentiation into Th2 cells?
IL-4

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