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30 Cards in this Set
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Which of these is used for treatment of tuberculosis?
a. Robaxin b. Robitussin c. Rocephin d. Rifampin |
d. Rifampin
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Which of these is part of an arterial blood gas?
a. FEV b. FVC c. pCO2 d. PFT |
c. pCO2
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To further evaluate bilateral pulmonary infiltrates, a CT of the chest could be done using:
a. HIDA solution b. High resolution c. Respiratory quotient d. High-dose dilution |
b. High resolution
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A heavy smoker with pulmonary bullae develops a pneumothorax on the left; a short while later he develops a pneumothorax on the right. He could be said to have:
a. Bilateral pneumothoraxes b. Pneumothorax simplex c. Bilateral pneumothoraces d. Iatrogenic pneumothorax |
c. Bilateral pneumothoraces
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Which of these can be done at the time of bronchoscopy?
a. Bronchiectasis b. Bronchoalveolar lavage c. Ventilation-perfusion lung scan d. Paracentesis |
b. Bronchoalveolar lavage
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Which of these is part of the lung?
a. Hilum b. Stapes c. Ventricle d. Tarsus |
a. Hilum
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Which of the following is a genetic disease which causes accumulation of thick mucus leading to recurrent respiratory infections?
a. Multiple sclerosis b. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease c. Cystic fibrosis d. Tuberculosis |
c. Cystic fibrosis
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The most common pulmonary opportunistic infection seen in AIDS patients is:
a. Epstein-Barr virus b. Pneumocystis jiroveci (P. carinii) c. Candidiasis d. RSV |
b. Pneumocystis jiroveci (P. carinii)
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In the lungs, the chief respiratory unit for gas exchange is called the:
a. Alveolus b. Bronchi c. Carina d. Hilum |
a. Alveolus
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The material that lubricates the pleural surfaces is called:
a. Pleural fluid b. Alveolar fluid c. Visceral fluid d. Serous fluid |
d. Serous fluid
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The area between the lungs is called the:
a. Azygos space b. Anterior thoracic cage c. Mediastinum d. Pericardial sac |
c. Mediastinum
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While the posterior thoracic cage consists of the vertebral column and 12 pairs of ribs, the anterior thoracic cage consists of the:
a. Sternum and xiphoid process b. Ribs 1-10 and the xiphoid process c. Ribs 1-8 and the xiphoid process d. Manubrium, sternum, and xiphoid process |
d. Manubrium, sternum, and xiphoid process
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An individual presents to the ER with difficulty breathing. He is gasping for air and the skin between his ribs sucks in with every breath. This is called:
a. Suprasternal pulsations b. Posterior retractions c. Subcostal retractions d. Forced expiration |
c. Subcostal retractions
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Accessory muscles of respiration include:
a. Pectorals, sternocleidomastoids, and scalenes b. Trapezius, pectorals, and buccinators c. Sternocleidomastoids, scalenes, and diaphragm d. Diaphragm, pterygoid, and pectorals |
a. Pectorals, sternocleidomastoids, and scalenes
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How many lobes does the right lung have?
a. Two b. Three c. Six d. Four |
b. Three
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The abbreviation FEV1 stands for forced expiratory volume. What does subscript 1 mean?
a. In the first breath b. In one breath c. In one second d. The first stage of the test |
c. In one second
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When oxygen passes into the bloodstream, it binds with hemoglobin to form which of the following?
a. Red blood cells b. Carbon dioxide c. Oxyhemoglobin d. White blood cells |
c. Oxyhemoglobin
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Which classification of drugs is used to improve respiratory function?
a. Mucolytics b. Hemostatics c. Immunostimulants d. Keratolytics |
a. Mucolytics
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One medication used to prevent bronchial asthma attacks is:
a. Benzodiazepine b. Guaifenesin c. Imipramine d. Cromolyn sodium |
d. Cromolyn sodium
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The arterial blood gas values pCO2 and pO2 are reported in which of the following units:
a. mm b. cm c. mmHg d. mL |
c. mmHg
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The creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck is called a:
a. Tracheostomy b. Thoracotomy c. Thoracentesis d. Thoracostomy |
a. Tracheostomy
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Which condition below is characterized by diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis?
a. Adult respiratory distress syndrome b. Asbestosis c. Sudden infant death syndrome d. Status asthmaticus |
b. Asbestosis
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One predisposing factor for developing COPD is:
a. Recurrent respiratory infections b. Alcoholism c. Intravenous drug abuse d. X-ray exposure as a child |
a. Recurrent respiratory infections
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Another commonly used term for asthma is:
a. Extrinsic allergic reaction b. Reactive airway disease c. Intrinsic irritant syndrome d. Pleuritic paroxysmal syndrome |
b. Reactive airway disease
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An accumulation of air in the pleural cavity that leads to partial or complete lung collapse is termed:
a. Dyspnea b. Pneumonia c. Pneumothorax d. Hemothorax |
c. Pneumothorax
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In the early stages of pulmonary edema, the patient may present with which constellation of symptoms?
a. Tachypnea, PND, and dyspnea on exertion b. Decreased blood pressure, bradycardia, and thirst c. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, hematemesis, and rales d. Tension pneumothorax, hemoptysis, and hematemesis |
a. Tachypnea, PND, and dyspnea on exertion
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Which of the following is not a bronchodilator?
a. Ipratropium b. Terbutaline c. Albuterol d. Vanceril |
d. Vanceril
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Tuberculosis is transmitted through:
a. The fecal-oral route b. Contact with blood c. Inhalation of infected droplets d. Dirty needles |
c. Inhalation of infected droplets
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A pulmonary thromboembolism can be caused by:
a. A hypercoaguable state b. DVT c. Prolonged immobilization d. All of these |
d. All of these
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A pleural effusion is:
a. The presence of fluid in pleural space b. Pockets of mucus in the lungs of a cystic fibrosis patient c. Leakage of air into the pleural space d. Excessive sputum production |
a. The presence of fluid in pleural space
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