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gonzo233

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following clinical signs are common with croup? 1. Stridor 2. Murmur 3. Coughing 4. Cyanosis
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following is the most common radiographic finding that suggests the presence of croup?
 
  a. Thumb sign
  b. Flail chest
  c. Sail sign
  d. Steeple sign


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snackralk

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

ANS: C
The child typically has slow, progressive inspiratory and expiratory stridor and a barking cough. As the disease progresses, dyspnea, cyanosis, exhaustion, and agitation occur.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Classic croup manifests on an anteroposterior radiograph as characteristic subglottic narrowing of the trachea, called the steeple sign.


gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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