The measurement of ____________has largely replaced the measurement of CK-MB. A. Myosin B. Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) C. Procalcitonin D. Troponin

What causes bleeding during a thoracentesis?  

————— occurs when the heart enlarges and becomes inefficient at pumping blood. A. Right-sided heart failure B. Left-sided heart failure C. Pulmonary edema D. Pleural effusion

________ is drawn up into a syringe and injected under the skin to numb the area. A. Lidocaine B. Methacholine C. Betadine D. Epinephrine

To prove that the medication is effective, the patient must have at least a ____ % improvement in either FVC or FEV1.

A __________ bronchoscope is most often used by thoracic surgeons and interventional pulmonologists.

Once ______ acceptable tracings have been obtained for PFT, the clinician must determine which results to report. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Before starting a spirometry test, make sure that the patient has not taken a bronchodilator drug within _________. a. 1 hour b. 6 hours c. 10 hours d. 12 hours

Based on the previous results in question 47, classify the obstruction (mild, moderate, severe, etc.).

The heart should not exceed _____ % of the lung field. A. 20 B. 30 C. 40 D. 50