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a diffuse pulmonary parenchymal injury associated with noncardiogenic pulmonary edema
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ARDS
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What are the 3 phases of ARDS
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Exudative Phase
Fibroproliferative Phase Fibrous Phase |
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The CXR reveals characteristic diffuse alveolar-interstitial infiltrates in all lung fields
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ARDS
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What is considered to be the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. today
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Radon
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Where do Squamous cell and small cell CA’s typically arise?
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Hilar region
Adenocarcinomas arise peripherally |
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List 3 syndromes assoc. with lung CA
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Horner's- ptosis, miosis, anhydrosis
Pancoast- Horner's with arm pain due to invasion of brachial plexus SVC syndrome-obstruct of venous drainage from head; results in swelling and CNS symptoms |
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MCC of mesothelioma
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Abestosis exposure
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What is mesothelioma?
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Malignancy of cells lining cavities including pleural, peritoneum, pericardium and testis
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What are the signs of sarcoidosis?
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Hypercalcemia
Bilateral hilar adenopathy |
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Pneumoconiosis conditions include?
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Asbestosis
Silicosis Coal worker’s pneumoconiosis |
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This disease is assoc. with metal mining, pottery making, soap production, and granite cutting
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silicosis
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"Egg Shell" calcifications suggest?
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Silicosis
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Irregularly shaped cavity with an air-fluid level inside suggest?
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Pulmonary abscess
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MCC of acute cor-pulmonale
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PE
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MCC of chronic cor-pulmonale
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COPD
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