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Yi-Chen

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What anatomical position is most likely to show the presence of a small pleural effusion in the upright chest radiograph?
 
  a. Apical regions
  b. Costophrenic angles
  c. Fissures
  d. Subdiaphragmatic region

Question 2

What diagnostic procedure or technique is most commonly used to diagnose the presence of a pleural effusion?
 
  a. Chest radiography
  b. Pleuroscopy
  c. Thoracentesis
  d. Thoracoscopy


jessicaduplan

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

ANS: B
It is important that, if possible, the chest radiograph be obtained with the patient in an upright position to show a pleural fluid meniscus at the costophrenic angles.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The chest radiograph is the most common method of detecting a pleural effusion.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
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