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pepyto

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is the acronym for the bronchospasm and airway inflammation resulting from the aspergillus fungus?
 
  a. ABPA
  b. AGA
  c. ACOS
  d. AEC

Question 2

A patient has had a ventilation-perfusion scan. What would be identified from the ventilation scan?
 
  a. Location of a lung abscess
  b. Alveolar consolidation
  c. Location of a pulmonary embolism
  d. Location of an airway obstruction


l.stuut

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

A
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is associated in patients with cystic fibrosis and asthma. It can result in wheezing, cough, shortness of breath, and decreased exercise tolerance.

Answer to Question 2

B
A ventilation scan can identify the location of an airway obstruction. A perfusion scan can identify the other listed problems.


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