Pulmonology — Flashcards

Pulmonary infarction due to PE may present with _____ (RR) and tachycardia (HR)

_____ pleural effusion is caused by states of increased vascular permeability (e.g. malignancy, pneumonia, trauma, collagen vascular disease)

Asthma with impending respiratory failure will have rising PaCO2 in a silent patient with _____cardia and silent chest

Pneumonia due to Staphylococcus aureus is often complicated by _____ formation or empyema (pus in the pleural space)

_____ presents with hyper-resonance on the affected side

Pulmonary _____ due to PE occurs if a large- or medium-sized artery is obstructed in patients with pre-existing cardiopulmonary compromise

Secondary pulmonary hypertension due to Lung Disease may arise due to _____ of lung parenchyma (e.g. COPD / Interstitial lung disease) or hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (e.g. obstructive sleep apnea, high altitude)

Clinical features of pneumonia include productive cough with _____ or rusty-colored sputum (due to pus and blood, respectively)

The arterial blood profile seen in compensated respiratory acidosis is: pH: _____[HCO3-]: increasedPCO2: increased

Chronic bronchitis presents with _____ due to excessive mucus production and late-onset dyspnea