Author Question: Which of the following clinical manifestations are associated with late-stage chronic bronchitis? ... (Read 46 times)

sdfghj · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following clinical manifestations are associated with late-stage chronic bronchitis?

1. Rhonchi
2. Cor pulmonale
3. Digital clubbing
4. Stocky, overweight build
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

The diffusing capacity of a patient with coal worker's pneumoconiosis or silicosis would be expected to be:

a. normal.
b. increased.
c. decreased.
d. variable based on the age of the patient.

thall411 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Patients with end-stage chronic bronchitis will typically have a stocky, overweight build, rhonchi on auscultation of the chest, cor pulmonale, and digital clubbing.

Answer to Question 2

C
In almost all cases of ILD, the diffusing capacity will be decreased because of pulmonary fibrosis and related problems.