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Metfan725

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the most common cause of lobar atelectasis?
 
  a. Bronchial obstruction
  b. Loss of surfactant
  c. Viral pneumonia
  d. Pleurisy

Question 2

What is the most common cause of pulmonary fibrosis?
 
  a. A virus
  b. Inhaled dusts
  c. Drug reaction
  d. Unknown


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

ANS: A
Volume loss involving a whole lobe is usually caused by central airway obstruction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The two most common interstitial lung diseases, sarcoidosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, have no known cause.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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