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CORALGRILL2014

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Which would be a reason for performing a bronchoscopy?
 
  a. To obtain a biopsy specimen
  b. To insert a chest tube
  c. To excise a wedge resection
  d. To perform a tracheotomy

Question 2

Which is an effective treatment for a spontaneous pneumothorax?
 
  a. Chest radiograph
  b. Radiation followed by chemotherapy
  c. Pleurodesis
  d. Thymectomy



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Bronchoscopy (direct visualization of the tracheobronchial tree through a bronchoscope) is done for the following purposes: diagnosis (securing an uncontaminated secretion for culture, obtaining a biopsy specimen, or finding the cause of a cough or hemoptysis) or intervention (removing a foreign body, excising a small tumor, applying medication, aspirating the bronchi, or providing an airway during performance of a tracheotomy).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Definitive treatment of a spontaneous pneumothorax is with a sclerosing agent for chemical pleurodesis.




CORALGRILL2014

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Wow, this really help

 

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