What treatment is most useful in preventing subsequent ...

[lindiwe]

What treatment is most useful in preventing subsequent right-sided heart failure in a patient with interstitial lung disease?
 
  a. Bronchodilator
  b. Digoxin
  c. Oxygen
  d. Caffeine

Question 2

What is the life expectancy of a patient diagnosed with progressive idiopathic pulmonary fibro-sis?
 
  a. Less than 2 years
  b. Less than 4 years
  c. Less than 6 years
  d. Less than 7 years

[jojobee318]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Although studies are limited, supplemental oxygen delivered via nasal cannula can prevent rest-ing hypoxemia and allow greater exertion before desaturation. These benefits may improve qual-ity-of-life and potentially ward off development of pulmonary arterial hypertension, although further studies are needed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Most patients die of progressive fibrotic lung disease within 4 years of diagnosis.

[lindiwe]

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[Sarahjh]

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