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Pulmonology
PANCE review
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08/08/2011

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Term
MCC acute bronchiolitis
Definition
viral (RSV)
Term
tx of acute bronchitis
Definition
bronchodilator and suportive measures
Term
leading cause of hospitalization < 1 yo
Definition
acute bronchiolitis
Term
tx of acute bronchiolitis
Definition
supportive, bronchodilator
possibly mechancal ventilation
Term
typical age of occurence for epiglottitis
Definition
2-7 yo
peak = 3 years old
Term
what has decraesed the occurrence of epiglottitis
Definition
Hib vaccine
Term
URI, dysphagia, muffled voice, droolsing, distress, stridor, leaning foward to breathe (tripod)
Definition
epiglottitis
Term
tx of epiglottitis
Definition
keep the child calm
avoid direct laryngoscopy (will make airway compromise worse)
protect the airway, consider ET intubation
abx against Hib (rocephin, unasyn, bactrim)
Term
MCC of croup
Definition
parainfluenza
Term
usual age of occurence for croup
Definition
6m-6yrs
peak = 2 yrs
Term
seal bark cough
Definition
croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)
Term
thumbprint sign on lateral neck xray
Definition
epiglottitis
Term
steeple sign on PA neck xray
Definition
croup
Term
tx of croup
Definition
mainstay = corticosteroids
severe = nebulized epi
Term
complications of influenza in children
Definition
Reyes syndrome
Term
hallmark sxs of influenza
Definition
fever, malaise, myalgia, HA
Term
how long after onset of sxs can tamiflu be given?
Definition
up to 48 hrs
Term
what is the real name for whooping cough?
Definition
pertussis
Term
causative agent of pertussis
Definition
bordatella pertussis
Term
1st line tx for pertussis
Definition
macrolides
hospitalize anyone < 6m old
Term
MCC of pneumonia
Definition
strep pneumoniae
H flu
staph aureus
Term
MCC HAP
Definition
pseudomonas
Term
criteria for hospitalization of pneumonia
Definition
CURB-65
Confusion
BUN > 20
RR > 30
BP < 90/60
> 65 yo with any of the other conditions
Term
alcoholics pnuemonia
Definition
Klebsiella
lobular pneumonia, severe with rapid onset, high fever, currant jelly sputum
Term
who is at high risk for fungal pneumonia?
Definition
workers/farmers with heavy exposure to bird, bat, or rodents in endemic areas
Term
HIV pneumonia
Definition
pneuocystis jiroveci
previously pneumocystis carinii (PCP)
Term
when is RSV most common?
Definition
winter months
Term
apical or subapical cavitary infiltrates are a classic sign of
Definition
TB
Term
positive PPD readings
Definition
HIV/high risk = 5
moderate risk = 10
no risk = 15
Term
sxs of carcinoid syndrome (4)
Definition
flushing
diarrhea
wheezing
hypotension
Term
bronchoscopy = pink or purple central lesion that is well vascularized, pedunculated or sessile.
sxs = hemoptysis, cough, focal wheezing, recurrent pneumo, bleeding and/or obstruction
Definition
carcinoid tumor
Term
leading cause of death in both men and women
Definition
lung cancer
Term
MC form of lung cancer
Definition
adenocarcinoma
Term
sxs of lung cancer ()
Definition
cough
hemoptysis
chest pain
weight loss
wheezing
stridor
LAD
dysphagia
Term
which lung cancer mets fast?
Definition
small cell
Term
tumor in the apex of the lung with involvement of the cevical, 1st or 2nd thoracic nerves --> shoulder pain which radiates in the ulnar distribution
Definition
pancoast tumor
Term
what is often associated with pancoast tumor?
Definition
Horner's syndrome
Term
sxs Horner's syndrome
Definition
ptosis
anhydrosis
miosis
Term
problems with pancoast tumor
Definition
superior vena cava syndrome
Term
what increases the risk of malignancy with pulmonary nodules (4)
Definition
size > 1cm
age > 35 yo
smoking hx
presence or absence of calcification
Term
MC benign lung neoplasms (2)
Definition
bronchial adenomas
hamartomas
Term
popcorn calcification
Definition
hamartoma
Term
criteria for mild intermittent asthma
Definition
day sxs < 2d/month
night sxs < 2d/month
exercise tolerance
FEV1 > 80
Term
criteria for mild persistent asthma
Definition
day sxs > 2d/month, < 1x/day
night sxs > 2d/month
exercise sxs
FEV1 > 80
Term
criteria for moderate persistent asthma
Definition
day sxs = daily
night sxs = > 1/wk
frequent exercise sxs
FEV1 = 60-80
Term
criteria for severe persistent asthma
Definition
day sxs = daily
night sxs = frequent
exercise severely limited
FEV1 < 60
Term
asthma treatment by steps
Definition
1 = SABA
2 = low dose ICS
3 = low dose ICS + LABA or med ICS
4 = medium ICS + LABA
5 = high ICS + LABA
6 = high ICS + LABA + oral corticosteroid
Term
abnormal permanent dilation of the bronchi and destruction of the bronchial walls
Definition
bronchiectasis
Term
chronic purulent sputum (foul smelling)
hemoptysis
chronic cough
recurrent pneumonia
CXR = tram tracking or honeycombing
Definition
bronchiectasis
Term
bleu bloaters
Definition
chronic bronchitis
Term
blue bloaters
Definition
chronic bronchitis
Term
what is superior to beta agonsists in the tx of COPD
Definition
anticholinergic inhalters (ipratropium bromide - atrovent)
Term
hallmarks of COPD (4)
Definition
compromise the ability of the pt to expel air
hyperinflation and air trapping
rib cage reconfigures over time
ventilatory muscles adapt temporarily
Term
abnormal production of mucous by almost all exocrine glands, causing obstruction
Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
CF pts are at increased risk of what? (3)
Definition
malignancy of the GI tract
osteopenia
arthropathies
Term
pink puffers
Definition
emphysema
Term
diagnostic test for CF
Definition
sweat chloride test
Term
location of the following types of emphysema
centriacinar
panacrinar
distal acinar
Definition
centriacinar (upper lobe)
panacinar (lower lobe)
distal acinar (paraseptal)
Term
thin pt with barrel chest, hyperinflation of the lungs, flattened diaphragms, increased retrosternal airspace, parenchymal bullae, subpleural blebs
Definition
emphysema
Term
difference betweene exudative and transudative pleural effusions
Definition
exudative = local
transuadative = occur when systemic factors that influence the formation and absorption of pleural fluid are changed
Term
tx of recurrent pleural effusions
Definition
pleurodesis
Term
accumulation of air in the pleural space
Definition
pneumothorax
Term
tx of pneumothorax
Definition
small - may heal on it's own
large = needle decompression and chest tube
Term
failure of the right side of teh heart brought on by long term HTN in the pulmonary arteries and the right ventricle of the heart
Definition
cor pulmonale
(pure right sided heart failure)
Term
gold standard for dx of PE
Definition
pulmonary angiography
Term
CXR findings in PE
Definition
hampton's jump
Westermark's sign
Term
virchow's triad
Definition
hypercoagulability
stasis/stagnation of blood
local trauma to a vessel wall
Term
MC EKG result from obstructive PE
Definition
PEA
Term
MCC of pulmonary HTN
Definition
left sided heart failure
Term
MC dx in pts with interstitial lung dz
Definition
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (idiopathic fibrosing interstitial pneumonia)
Term
risks for asbestosis
Definition
insulation, demolition, construction
Term
risks for silicosis
Definition
mining
sand blasting
quarry or stone work
skin shows "onion skin"
Term
at risk for berrylosis
Definition
high tech fields: aerospace, nuclear power, ceramics, foundries, tool and die manufacturing
Term
CXR = egg shell calcifications
Definition
silicosis
Term
CXR = nodular opacities at the upper lung fields
Definition
coal miners lung
Term
CXR = linear opacities at the bases and pleural plaques
Definition
asbestosis
Term
pts with asbestosis are at increased risk for what?
Definition
lung cancer and mesothelioma
smoking compounds this risk
Term
noncaseating granulomatous inflammation in affected organs (lungs, lymph nodes, eyes, skin, liver, spleen, salivary glands, heart, nervous system)
Definition
sarcoidosis
Term
ACE levels are elevated
Definition
sarcoidosis
Term
most sensitive test for interstitial lung disease
Definition
DLCO
Term
hilar adenopathy (inner border of lungs), erythema nodosum (tender red nodules on shins), uveitis, fever, arthralgias
Definition
Lofgren's syndrome
Term
MCC of ARDS
Definition
sepsis
Term
CXR in ARDS
Definition
normal at first
infiltrates tend to be peripherial sparing the costophrenic angles, heart is normal size, upper lungs venous engorgement is common, pleural effusions are small or absent
Term
tx of ARDS
Definition
suppoertive O2 via ET tube with positive pressure ventilation and low levels of PEEP. Hypoxia is often refractory to tx.
Term
MCC of respiratory distress in a preterm infant.
Definition
hyaline membrane disease
Term
CXR = diffuse bilateral atelectasis causing a ground glass apperance and doming of the diaphragm
Definition
HMD
Term
MCC of rhinitis
Definition
allergic
Term
2 physical signs of allergic rhinitis
Definition
allergic shiners - dark circles around eyes related to vasodilation or nasal congestion
nasal salute - horizontal crease on the lower nasal bridge
Term
elevated eosinophils are associated with what type of rhinitis?
Definition
allergic
Term
tiemframe for acute vs chronic sinusitis
Definition
acute = 4-12 wks
chronic = > 12 wks
Term
atypical pneumonia caused by chlamydia psittaci
Definition
psittacosis (parrot fever, ornithosis)
Term
tx of psitticosis
Definition
doxy in adults
azithro in kids
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