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charchew

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on: Jul 16, 2018
According to GOLD, at what age can the initial diagnosis of COPD be made?
 
  a. 35 years
  b. 40 years
  c. 45 years
  d. 50 years

Question 2

What is another name for rheumatoid pneumoconiosis?
 
  a. Goodpasture's syndrome
  b. Caplan's syndrome
  c. Churg-Strauss syndrome
  d. Sjgren's syndrome


jgranad15

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

B
GOLD recommends that COPD be considered in any patient over 40 years of age who has dyspnea, chronic cough, sputum production, and history of environmental risk factors.

Answer to Question 2

B
Rheumatoid pneumoconiosis is also known as Caplan's syndrome and is most often seen in coalminers.


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charchew

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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