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darbym82

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A neonate is reported to have classic Stage IV BPD with emphysematous lung changes. What pulmonary function test finding(s) would confirm this?
 
  1. Increased RV/TLC ratio
  2. Increased FRC
  3. Decreased VC
  4. Increased RV
  a. 3
  b. 1, 2
  c. 2, 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 4

Question 2

A genetically linked cause of panlobular emphysema is:
 
  a. bronchiectasis.
  b. 1-antitrypsin deficiency.
  c. cystic fibrosis.
  d. bronchial asthma.



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Answer to Question 1

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Emphysematous lung changes would cause overinflation and be identified by an increased RV/TLC ratio, an increased functional residual capacity (FRC), and increased residual volume (RV).

Answer to Question 2

B
Patients with 1-antitrypsin deficiency are at risk of developing panlobular emphysema, which primarily affects the lower portions of the lungs.




darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent


brbarasa

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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