Author Question: What is the leading cause of death among patients with cystic fibrosis? a. Pancreatic disease b. ... (Read 64 times)

joe · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What is the leading cause of death among patients with cystic fibrosis?

a. Pancreatic disease
b. Lung disease
c. Gastrointestinal disease
d. Diabetes

Question 2

What is the likely diagnosis of an 18-month-old patient in moderate respiratory distress with a 1-week history of a low-grade fever and chills, barking cough, and an AP chest radiograph which shows a steeple sign?

a. Pulmonary interstitial emphysema
b. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
c. Epiglottis
d. Croup

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Complications of lung disease are the leading cause of death among patients with cystic fibrosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A child typically has slow, progressive inspiratory and expiratory stridor and a barking coup. As the disease progresses, dyspnea, cyanosis, exhaustion, and agitation occur.