Answer 30

30.  Choice C is the correct answer.   There is normal diffusion with asthma.  Asthma is an obstructive lung disease so the lung volumes are increased such as FRC, ERV, and RV.  Asthma also is the lung disease the demonstrates reversibility with a short acting bronchodilator.

Question 30

30.  All of the following pulmonary function tests findings are consistent with asthma except:

A.  Decreased FEV1/FVC
B.  Increased FRC
C.  Decreased DLCO
D.  Improvement of FEV1/FVC of 20% or more post bronchodilator

Answer 29

29.  Choice B is the correct answer.  Body stature is a risk factor for pneumothorax but tall slender patients are more at risk than short patients due to the increased pressure created at the apex of the lung.  Smoking, cystic fibrosis, metastatic lung disease, family history, COPD, and necrotizing pneumonia.

Question 29

29.  Your patient is a 23 year old with a pneumothorax.  He is asking about possible causes of this.  All of the following are potential causes/risk factors for pneumothorax except?

A.  Smoking

B.  Short Stature

C.  Cystic fibrosis

D.  Metastatic lung disease

Answer 28

28.  Choice A is the correct answer.  Cirrhosis can cause a pleural effusion but cannot be definitively diagnosed on a thoracocentesis.  Tuberculosis, malignancy, fungal infections, chylothorax, and hemothorax can all be diagnosed with a thoracocentesis.

Question 28

28.  All of the following conditions can be diagnosed with a thoracocentesis of a pleural effusion except:

A.  Cirrhosis

B.  TB

C.  Malignancy

D.  Fungal infection

Answer 27

27.  Choice B is the correct answer. Cystic fibrosis is a endocrine as well as endocrine problem.  Patients with cystic fibrosis are prone to fat malabsorption and chronic pancreatitis.  Patients with cystic fibrosis are prone to deficiencies in the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.