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1
Q

The most common cause of pneumonia is ___________.

A

streptococcus pneumoniae

2
Q

In pneumonia-related pulmonary edema, the pulmonary artery will have _________ pressures.

A

increased (because of hypoxemic vasoconstriciton)

3
Q

How is compliance affected by pulmonary edema?

A

It is decreased–the extra fluid leads to stiffer walls.

4
Q

Chronic right ventricle failure is treated with __________, while acute right ventricle failure is treated with __________.

A

fluid decrease; fluid increase

5
Q

Chronic aspirin toxicity can present with ___________.

A

pulmonary edema and metabolic acidosis

6
Q

What three things can cause hyperventilation to the point of respiratory alkalosis?

A

Hypoxemia, CNS causes (stroke, panic, drugs, trauma), and compensation for metabolic acidosis

7
Q

When the pulmonary capillary pressure exceeds _____, pulmonary edema occurs.

A

25 mmHg

8
Q

Congenital heart disease is considered a class ______ pulmonary hypertension disorder.

A

I

9
Q

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome is also called ___________.

A

Pickwickian syndrome

10
Q

Which hormone stimulates respiratory drive?

A

Progesterone

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