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tichca

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Severe bronchiectasis is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. vesicular breath sounds.
  b. cor pulmonale.
  c. distended neck veins.
  d. polycythemia.

Question 2

What percentage of patients with bacterial pneumonia are likely to develop pleural effusion?
 
  a. Up to 10
  b. Up to 20
  c. Up to 30
  d. Up to 40


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

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Normal, vesicular breath sounds would not be heard in a patient with the secretion problems found with bronchiectasis. Rather, crackles (rhonchi) and wheezes would be heard. The other three conditions are not associated with bronchiectasis.

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It is estimated that up to 40 of patents with bacterial pneumonia have an accompanying pleural effusion.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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