Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

What would cause the trachea being pulled toward the white-out on CXR? _____ Complete lung collapse e.g. endobronchial intubation Pulmonary hypoplasia

Causes of a "white-out" lung where the trachea is _____ from the affected side: 1. Pleural effusion 2. Diaphragmatic hernia 3. Large thoracic mass

_____ is more common than mesothelioma in patients with asbestos exposure

Hint: What condition?

If needle aspiration of a pneumothorax does not resolve symptoms → _____

Hint: Management

_____ is the most likely to cause bacterial pneumonia following influenza infection

Acute Bronchitis usually resolves before 3 weeks, however _____ of patients will still have a cough beyond this time

Patients with Acute Bronchitis typically present with:\n_____

Adrenaline acts on Beta-2 (β2) receptors to cause _____

Adenosine should be avoided in _____ due to possible bronchospasm

What Investigations would you order for a suspected PE? 6