Mksap pulm exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 patient? - spoken "ee" heard as "ay" (bacterial pneumonia with consolidation) Which of the following is a common symptom associated with laryngotracheobronchitis (viral croup)? - barking cough A ...

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 COPD exacerbations - Roflumilast 57 yo M daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, daytime pauses. Most appropriate management? - Home sleep testing Patient undergoes follow up of his lung at 12 months...