PULM MKSAP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 bundle!!

FEV1/FVC <0.7 - indicates airflow obstruction on spirometry >/=10% increase from baseline in FEV1, FVC, or both with bronchodilator therapy - indicates reversible airway obstruction on spirometry restrictive lung dz - equal reductions in FEV1 and FVC suggests obstructive: normal or in...

52 yo F with productive cough and clear sputum worsened in last 3 days and albuterol inhaler up to 4 times daily - Admit pt to hospital for inpatient management Labs reveal IGE Of 265 and 10% eosinophils - Discontinue Ibuprofen, give prednisone Which of the following long term meds will reduce...

What FEV1/FVC ratio on spirometry is consistent with airflow obstruction? - 70% What is used to characterize the degree of obstruction? - the degree of reduction in FEV1 What is considered moderately reduced FEV1? - 50-80% What is considered severely reduced FEV1? - 34-49% What is consid...

A 45 year-old male presents with sudden onset of pleuritic chest pain, productive cough and fever for 1 day. He relates having symptoms of a "cold" for the past week that suddenly became worse yesterday. Which of the following findings will most likely be seen on physical examination of this patie...

A thin 18 year old female complains of acute onset of sharp right-sided chest pain this morning. She has developed some mild shortness of breath during the morning and thought she should get it checked out. Her chest X-ray is shown in the Figure. The next course of action should be: [image] A. ...