Pulmonology Flashcards
I noncaseating granuloma should make you think of what diagnosis?
Sarcoidosis
An HIV patient with ground glass appearance on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP used to be known as PCP).
What is the most common cause of pneumonia in children less than one year old?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
A pearl formation on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?
Squamous cell lung cancer
Ghon or Ranke complexes on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?
TB
A Westermark sign on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis?
Pulmonary embolism
Mesothelioma is most commonly found in what lung location?
80% are found in the pleural lining
Nodular opacities in the upper lung fields should make you think of what diagnosis?
Silicosis
Blue bloater refers to the characteristic physical exam findings of what disease?
Chronic bronchitis
What are the main side effects of isoniazid?
Hepatitis and peripheral neuropathy
Ethambutol has what two major side effects?
Optic neuritis, red green vision loss
What will the likely findings be on a CXR of a patient with asbestosis?
Linear opacities at the bases with pleural plaques.
A patient has pneumonia with rust colored sputum. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Strep pneumonia
What are the three most common cancers to metastasize to the lungs?
Breast, liver and colon
List the four most common places that lung cancer will metastasize to
Bone, brain, adrenals and liver
