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sc00by25

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is not a typical cause of atelectasis?
 
  a. Abdominal surgery
  b. Rib fracture
  c. Hepatomegaly
  d. Pleurisy

Question 2

What type of imaging is most useful for diagnosing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
 
  a. Conventional chest radiography
  b. CT angiography
  c. HRCT
  d. MRI


jessicaduplan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Atelectasis commonly occurs after abdominal or thoracic surgery, with pleurisy, or following pleural irritation from rib fracture or pulmonary infarction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
HRCT is particularly helpful in diagnosing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.


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