Author Question: What is the classic radiographic finding present in many end-stage interstitial lung diseases ... (Read 39 times)

azncindy619 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What is the classic radiographic finding present in many end-stage interstitial lung diseases (ILDs)?

a. Cystic pattern called honeycombing
b. Pleural disease uncommon
c. Prominent bibasilar infiltrates
d. Severe hyperinflation

Question 2

The disease seen in interstitial lung disease is primarily a/an _____ process.

a. airway constrictive
b. obstructive
c. restrictive
d. supralaryngeal

Chelseyj.hasty · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
This cystic pattern, called honeycombing, reflects end-stage fibrosis and is a feature of many end-stage ILDs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A restrictive physiologic impairment is the common finding in ILD.