Pulmonology Flashcards
1
Q
Bilateral linear interstitial infiltrates
Entities?
A
- Pulmonary congestion
- CHF
- ARDS
- PE
- PCP pneumonia
2
Q
DVT diagnosis on duplex scan
A
Loss of vein compressibility.
3
Q
Most common CXR finding in pulmonary embolism
A
Normal CXR
4
Q
Hamptoms Hump in CXR
A
Peripheral wedge shaped density secondary to infarcted area distal to embolus
5
Q
Westermarks sign
A
Focal oligemia: unequal distribution of pulmonary vasculature esp part distal to pulmonary embolus
6
Q
Palla’s sign
A
Enlarged right descending pulmonary artery.
7
Q
McConnells sign
A
RV hypokinesis but normal motion of RV apex.
8
Q
Gold standard in diagnosis Pulmonary Embolism
A
Pulmonary angiography
9
Q
Better diagnostic for pulmonary Embolism
A
Pulmonary angiogram
10
Q
Most hepatotoxic anti TB drug
A
Pyrazinamide.
