ANSWERS
Measurement of airway resistance using the body plethysmograph was first described by: -
ANS Dubois and Comroe
Indications for spirometry include: - ANS Preoperative evaluation for pneumonectomy.
Determination of the beneficial effects of a bronchodilator.
Measurement of the effects of working in a dusty environment.
Measurement of lung volumes (TLC) is indicated: - ANS To diagnose restrictive lung disease.
Arterial blood gases would be indicated in which patients? - ANS An adult with a suspected
shunt.
A 60 year old male complains of dyspnea on exertion and when lying in bed; his FEV1 and FVC
are within normal limits. These symptoms are most consistent with: - ANS Congestive heart
failure
Which diseases often result in an obstructive pattern when spirometry is performed? -
ANS Asthma, emphysema, and bronchiolitis obliterans
The most effective treatment for mild or moderate asthma is: - ANS Inhaled corticosteroids
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