Smarty Pance Questions and Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025
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Which of the following pathophysiological processes is associated with
chronic bronchitis
A. Destruction of the lung parenchyma
B. Mucous gland enlargement and goblet cell hyperplasia
C. Smooth muscle hypertrophy in the large airways
D. Increased mucus adhesion secondary to reduction in the s...
A 45 year-old male presents with complaints of a chronic cough productive
of mucopurulent sputum. The cough has been present for the past 3 years,
but he attributed it to a "smoker's cough". He has been coughing up a lot of
sputum lasting all winter long for the past 2 years. He denies any hemoptysis,
weight loss or chest pain. Physical examination reveals a moderately obese
male in no acute respiratory distress. Lung fields reveal presence of scattered
rhonchi and wheezes. There is 1+ peripheral edema. Which of the following is
the most likely diagnosis?
A. Lung cancer
B. Bronchiectasis
C. Chronic bronchitis
D. Interstitial lung disease
✓ ~~> C. Chronic bronchitis
A 56 year-old male with a 40 pack-year smoking history presents complaining
of progressive shortness of breath. Spirometry reveals an FEV1 of 2 L (40% of
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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