4.2 O) Medical Respiratory Haemoptysis (Cameron / Tintinalli)

Front 1

Which of the following is correct?
A. No cause is found for haemoptysis in 10%

cases.
B. The most common cause for haemoptysis is pulmonary embolus.
C. An normal CXR is seen in 50% of cases.
D. Mild haemoptysis is < 20 mL 24 hour period.

Back 1

D.

A = 30% cases
B = Infection or neoplasm.
C = 15-30% cases

Front 2

Which of the following is incorrect regarding haemoptysis ?
A. The definition of massive haemoptysis varies, but is > 100 - 600 mL per 24 hour period.
B. In unstable patients with massive haemoptysis, Urgent bronchoscopy is the procedure of choice.
C. Massive haemoptysis is usually due to malignancy.
D. Massive haemoptysis usually arises from the Bronchial arteries. (90% cases ).

Back 2

C. Tuberculosis or Bronchiectasis or Infection.

Front 3

Which is not a recognised immediate /

early option for the management of Massive haemoptysis ?
A. Bronchial artery embolisation
B. Bronchoscopy.
C. Endobronchial balloon tamponade.
D. Surgery.

Back 3

D.