Pulmonology — MCQs

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Q261Medium

A patient presents with sudden respiratory distress. On examination, bilateral basal crepitations are noted, suggestive of pulmonary edema with normal alveolar-wedge pressure. What is the likely cause?

Q262Easy

Which of the following classes of drugs is a precipitant of acute asthma?

Q263Easy

According to the GOLD criteria, what FEV1 value defines very severe COPD?

Q264Medium

A 35-year-old man presents with shortness of breath and no history of lung or heart disease. He smokes half a pack a day and has for 10 years. Examination reveals a JVP of 2 cm, normal heart sounds, and clear lungs. Chest X-ray shows hyperinflation and increased lucency of the lung fields. A chest CT reveals bullae and emphysematous changes. Pulmonary function tests show an FEV1/FVC ratio of less than 70%. His family history is significant for other affected individuals. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Q265Easy

What is a characteristic feature of an exudative pleural effusion?

Q266Medium

Which of the following findings is true in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

Q267Medium

Which of the following is the most common abnormality in ECG manifestation of pulmonary embolism?

Q268Medium

All of the following are associated with pulmonary eosinophilic pneumonia, except?

Q269Medium

A 48-year-old alcoholic man presents with a 6-day history of productive cough and fever. The temperature is 38.7°C (103°F), respirations are 32 per minute, and blood pressure is 126/86 mm Hg. The patient's cough worsens, and he begins expectorating large amounts of foul-smelling sputum. A chest X-ray shows a right upper and middle lobe infiltrate. A CBC demonstrates leukocytosis (WBC = 38,000/mL), with 80% slightly immature neutrophils and toxic granulation. Laboratory studies reveal elevated leukocyte alkaline phosphatase. Which of the following best describes this patient's hematologic condition?

Q270Medium

A 31-year-old man with severe kyphoscoliosis due to cerebral palsy presents with worsening shortness of breath on exertion. He denies chest discomfort, fever, chills, cough, or sputum production. Examination reveals severe scoliosis to the left with decreased air entry on that side. His right lung is clear, JVP is at 3 cm, and heart sounds are normal. Which of the following is the most likely abnormality to be seen on the pulmonary function tests?

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