The injection of a talc slurry into the pleural space to cause the pleura to fuse together is called:

What result indicates a positive bronchial provocation test?

Neuromuscular diseases exhibit a decreased total lung capacity consistent with:

A closed system in which blood is pumped out of the body, sent through a device for gas exchange, and returned to the body is called:

Which of the following is NOT a useful test for monitoring ventilatory function of neuromuscular disease?

Which of the following changes would be found in a patient with COPD? I. increased anterior posterior diameter of the chest II. flattening of the ribs III. depression of the S-T segment of the EKG IV. increased FEV1  

In the ARDS patient, the ARDSNet protocol proposes keeping the:

An asthmatic patient experiencing an acute episode of wheezing  performs a peak flow measurement and only reaches the red zone. What would be the appropriate medication to self administer?

A CT scan is the definitive test for what disease?

What technique is emphasized regarding location for puncture during a thoracentesis?