Exam 26: Alterations of Pulmonary Function

A 50-year-old male is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. Which of the following symptoms most likely occurred before treatment?

A 60-year-old male with a 40-year history of smoking presents with chest pain, cough, sputum production, and pneumonia. Tests reveal widespread metastatic cancer. Which of following is the most likely type of cancer?

The most common cause of pulmonary edema is:

A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. Changes in his lungs are caused by:

An 80-year-old female develops pneumonia in the hospital. She becomes cyanotic, tachycardic, and develops a fever and cough. Chest x-ray reveals pus in the pleural space. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 60-year-old male undergoes surgery for a bone fracture. Which of the following measures would be most effective for preventing pulmonary emboli in this patient?

Airway hyperresponsiveness in asthma is related to:

A 30-year-old female received a severe head injury in a motor vehicle accident. She is now experiencing respiratory abnormalities characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing. This condition is referred to as:

A low ventilation-perfusion ratio results in:

A 50-year-old male presents with hypotension, hypoxemia, and tracheal deviation to the left. Tests reveal that the air pressure in the pleural cavity exceeds barometric pressure in the atmosphere. The most likely diagnosis is:

Nosocomial pneumonia is generally acquired:

Individuals with a recent diagnosis of emphysema most often present with:

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea generally occurs with:

A 57-year-old male presents with cough, sputum production, dyspnea, and decreased lung volume. He is diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. His illness is probably caused by:

A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was previously exposed to air pollution, asbestos, and radiation at his job. Which of the following most likely had the greatest impact on development of his cancer?

A 20-year-old male presents to his physician complaining of difficulty breathing when lying down. This condition is referred to as:

A 45-year-old male undergoes lung transplantation. He now suffers from airway occlusion secondary to fibrosis. The most likely diagnosis is:

A 65-year-old female with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty breathing. Physical exam reveals bluish skin and mucous membranes. This condition is referred to as:

A 30-year-old male prison inmate contracted tuberculosis during an outbreak. The organism that caused this condition is a:

A group of mountain climbers experience confusion, tachycardia, edema, and decreased renal output after climbing Mount Rainier. This condition is caused by: