Pulmonary Diseases Flashcards - practice test 100% Solved 2024 Graded A

Pulmonary Diseases Flashcards - practice test 100% Solved 2024 Graded A What are the four major classifications of asthma severity? Mild intermittent, mild persistent, moderate persistent, severe persistent What is the hallmark sign of carcinoid tumors? Cutaneous flushing, diarrhea, wheezing, low blood pressure What is the most common type of lung cancer? Adenocarcinoma What is the difference between a nodule and a mass in the lungs? Nodule is < 3 cm, mass is > 3 cm What is the FEV1 to FVC ratio in asthma? Less than 80% What is the cause of bronchiectasis? Common in patients with cystic fibrosis What is the diagnostic test for pleural effusion? Pleurocentesis and Light's Criteria What is the difference between exudate and transudate in pleural effusion? Exudate is caused by local pleural disease, transudate is caused by systemic conditions What is the cause of tension pneumothorax? Penetrating injury What is the treatment for pulmonary embolism? Heparin to Coumadin bridge What is the cause of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?