Patho 2

Front 1

An 80 year old female develops pneumonia in the hospital. She becomes cyanotic tachycardic and develops fever and cough. Chest x-rays reveals pus in the pleural space. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis

Back 1

Empyema

Front 2

A 54 year old male is diagnosed with empyema. Which of the following is most likely the cause

Back 2

Staphylococcus aureus

Front 3

A 15 year old female is diagnosed with restrictive lung disease caused by fibrosis. Which of the following is expected

Back 3

decreased functional residual capacity

Front 4

A 57 year old male presents with cough sputum production dyspnea and ecreased lung volume He is diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. His illness is probably caused by

Back 4

inhalation of silica, asbestos, mica

Front 5

A 42 year old female presents with dyspnea, rapid, shallow breathing, inspiratory crackles decreased lung compliance and hypoxemia. Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratory failure characterized by acute lung inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis

Back 5

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Front 6

Which of the following shows a correct cause and effect sequence in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

Back 6

Alveolocapillary membrane injury causing a massive inflammatory response

Front 7

A 60 year old female with emphysema is having difficulty expiring a given volume of air. She is most likely experiencing __________ pulmonary disease

Back 7

obstructive

Front 8

Asthma is thought to be caused by:

Back 8

Interactions between genetic environmental factors

Front 9

Asthma is classified by:

Back 9

clinical severity

Front 10

Airway hyperresponsiveness in asthma is related to:

Back 10

exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation

Front 11

Airway obstruction contributing to increased airflow reistance and hypoventilation in asthma is caused by

Back 11

mucus secretion bronchoconstriction and airway edema.

Front 12

A 10 year old male is brought to the ER with prolonged bronchospasm and severe hypoxemia. The most likely diagnosis is:

Back 12

Status asthmaticus

Front 13

A 22 year old female presents with chronic bronchitis. Tests reveal closure of the airway during expiration. This condition is most likely caused by

Back 13

Thisck mucus from hypertrophied glands

Front 14

A 25 year old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months duraion. Which of the following is most likely to cause this condition?

Back 14

Cigarette smoke

Front 15

A 25 year old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months duration. Which of the following is the most significant concern in this patient?

Back 15

Recurrent pulmonary infections

Front 16

A 53 year old male with a 20 year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. His airways are obstructed because of

Back 16

Loss of elastic recoil

Front 17

A 53 year old male with a 20 year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. Changes in his lungs are caused by:

Back 17

Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

Front 18

Individuals with a recent diagnosis of emphysema most often present with

Back 18

dyspnea

Front 19

A 60 year old female with a 25 year old history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. She has an increased anterior posterior chest diameter because of

Back 19

air tapping

Front 20

Pnemonia is caused by

Back 20

viral of bacterial infections

Front 21

Nosocomial pnemonia is generally acquired

Back 21

During hospitalization