Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

A _____ is an abnormal collection of air in the pleural space

A tension pneumothorax has _____ breath sounds & hyperresonance on the affected side

Below is a CXR of a patient with _____

Hint:

What changes are seen in a CXR of a patient with bronchiectasis? _____, cystic appearance (tramline and ring shadows)

Sarcoidosis is associated with _____

Hint: lung pathology

Patients with suspected bronchiectasis should be tested for what allergy? _____

Sarcoidosis can present _____, but also present with a wide range of symptoms & signs

Sudden onset SOB with unilateral pleuritic chest pain with reduced breath sounds & hyperresonance on the affected side. 108bpm & 22 resp rate. What is the likely diagnosis? _____

Asthma is an _____ respiratory condition

Hint: obstructive/restrictive

In a tension pneumothorax the mediastinum (and hence, trachea) deviate _____ the affected side