A progressive fibrotic lung disease characterized by the loss of type II alveolar cells and alveoli filled with macrophages which is generally seen in males 40-70 years of age is
In a patient with a restrictive defect the PFT values will s…
In a patient with a restrictive defect the PFT values will show decrease volumes, capacities, and an overall decrease in TLC.
Beta 2 Arenergic bronchodilators will never be helpful in tr…
Beta 2 Arenergic bronchodilators will never be helpful in treating patients with pulmonary fibrosis
A chest x-ray with dark lung fields, depressed diaphragms, n…
A chest x-ray with dark lung fields, depressed diaphragms, narrow long heart, increased rib spacing would generally indicate
Patients can acquire bronchiectasis from which of the follow…
Patients can acquire bronchiectasis from which of the following? 1. Pulmonary tuberculosis 2. Emphysema 3. Tumors 4. Repeated pulmonary infections as a child
Which of the following I: E ratios is considered normal
Which of the following I: E ratios is considered normal
Intrinsic asthma generally develops after ____________ years…
Intrinsic asthma generally develops after ____________ years of age.
A chest x-ray with dark lung fields, depressed diaphragms, a…
A chest x-ray with dark lung fields, depressed diaphragms, and increased rib spacing would generally indicate
You are inspecting the chest of a patient with advanced emph…
You are inspecting the chest of a patient with advanced emphysema. You should expect to see
Every patient with emphysema will also have chronic bronchit…
Every patient with emphysema will also have chronic bronchitis.