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theo

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What finding is associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
 
  a. Lordosis
  b. Drooping eyelids
  c. Pedal edema
  d. Hepatomegaly

Question 2

Pulmonary function testing in patients with neuromuscular weakness would show normal values for which of the following?
 
  a. Diffusing capacity of the lungs (DLCO)
  b. Vital capacity
  c. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second
  d. Total lung capacity


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

ANS: A
Duchenne muscular dystrophy manifests early in life with proximal muscle weakness that leads to a waddling gait, exaggerated lumbar curvature (lordosis), and frequent falls.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Residual volume is normal or increased, and diffusing capacity corrected for alveolar volume is normal or near normal but has been reported to be decreased.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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