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path q 2
pathology chest for quiz 2
Question | Answer |
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Bronchogenic carcinoma | most common primary malignant lung neoplasm |
Pulmonary embolism | most common pathologic process involving the lungs of hospitalized patients |
ARDS | most commonly occurs in patients with non-thoracic trauma who develop hypotension and shock “shock lung” |
A dense or “popcorn” calcification | benign |
“dirty chest” appearance | generalized increase in bronchovascuar markings esp. in lower lungs |
Anthracosis | “black lung” coal workers pneumoconiosis |
IRDS | idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome or hyaline membrane disease |
Hyaline membrane diease is characteristic of: | underaeration of the lungs associated with a lack of surfactant |
Croup is what type of infection? | viral |
A barking cough | stridor |
PPD | purified protein derivative |
Bronchial lytis | RSV – respiratory syncytial virus |
People between the ages of 30-45 the risk of a solitary pulmonary nodule rises to | 15% |
People over age 50 the risk of a solitary pulmonary nodule increases to: | 50% |
Constitute 1% of all bronchial neoplasms | bronchial adenoma |
Over 95% of pulmonary emboli arise from: | DVT |
Atelectasis | diminished air within the lung associated with reduced lung volume |