What is the primary pathologic change that occurs in interstitial ...

[ashley]

What is the primary pathologic change that occurs in interstitial lung disease?
 
  a. Alveolar-capillary membrane structures replaced by fibrotic tissue
  b. Bronchial submucosal gland hypertrophy
  c. Bronchoconstriction of medium to small airways
  d. Increased sputum production

Question 2

Which of the following interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) is not occupationally related?
 
  a. Asbestosis
  b. Berylliosis
  c. Sarcoidosis
  d. Silicosis

[CourtneyCNorton]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The lung must respond to the damage and repair itself. If the exposure to the causative agent per-sists or if the repair process is imperfect, the lung may be permanently damaged with increased interstitial tissue replacing the normal capillaries, alveoli, and healthy interstitium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Sarcoidosis is not an occupationally related ILD (see Figure 26-1).

[ashley]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kalskdjl1212]

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