Which of the following procedures would you recommend to further ...

[swpotter12]

Which of the following procedures would you recommend to further assess Mr. Jones' condi-tion? 1. Pre-post PFT 2. Exercise testing 3. Chest x-ray 4. Room air ABG
 
  a. 1 and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 2, 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Which group of disorders is categorized together because of similarities in their clinical presenta-tions, plain chest radiographic appearance, and physiologic features?
 
  a. Congestive heart failure
  b. Infant respiratory distress syndrome
  c. Interstitial lung diseases
  d. Sudden acute respiratory syndrome

[elyse44]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Mr. Jones' dyspnea at rest and chronic sputum production requires further evaluation. A pre-post PFT study is indicated at this time to (1) differentiate his COPD diagnosis between emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma and (2) assess possible airway obstruction and its reversibility lev-el. A chest x-ray and arterial blood gas analysis are also indicated in the presence of dyspnea and due to this patient's occupational history.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The term interstitial lung disease (ILD) refers to a broad category of lung diseases rather than to a specific disease entity. It includes a variety of illnesses with diverse causes, treatments, and prognoses. These disorders are grouped together because of similarities in their clinical presenta-tions, plain chest radiographic appearance, and physiologic features.

[swpotter12]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Joy Chen]

Excellent