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What is hypertrophic osteoarthropathy?
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Process of unknown pathogenesis that is characterized by clubbing of digits, periosteal bone formation, and arthritis.
Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy is associated with intrathoracic malignancy, suppurative lung disease, and congenital heart problems. |
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On CXR you see what appears to be a lung abscess with air-fluid levels. What type of bacteria is the likely cause?
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Anaerobes (form abscess to close themselves off from oxygenated environment)
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Which organ is most commonly affected by the granulomatous lesions of sarcoidosis?
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Lungs
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What are the Light criteria for exudative pleural effusion?
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1) Pleural fluid protein to serum protein ratio of >0.5
2) Absolute pleural fluid LDH greater than 2/3 the upper limit in serum 3) Ratio of pleural fluid LDH to serum LDH greater than 0.6 |
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What causes transudative pleural effusions?
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Changes in hydrostatic or oncotic forces.
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What causes exudative pleural effusions?
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Changes in vascular permeability due to inflammation.
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What is the first test employed to diagnose CF?
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Sweat chloride levels (will be elevated in patient with CF)
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Which type of lung cancer is most likely to present with a paraneoplastic syndrome including SIADH?
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Small cell lung cancer
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What are the two most important diagnostic studies for interstitial lung disease?
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1) High resolution CT without contrast
2) Spirometry for diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide |
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Name a respiratory adverse affect to nitrofurantoin.
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Acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis
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What test is used to diagnose sleep apnea?
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Polysomnography
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What is the most common cause of chronic cough?
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Acid reflux
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A patient has a cancerous nodule with an enlarged hilar lymph node. Is this patient eligible for curative resection?
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YES!
Hilar lymph nodes do not preclude the patient from surgery. Mediastinal lymph nodes do. |
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Which test is used for staging in COPD?
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Spirometry
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