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luminitza

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What complicating pulmonary problem is likely to happen to a patient with cystic fibrosis?
 
  a. Pulmonary edema
  b. Pleural effusion
  c. Spontaneous pneumothorax
  d. Cardiac tamponade

Question 2

Hyperinflation is noted on the chest radiograph of a patient with MAS. What sudden development(s) must be watched for?
 
  1. PPHN
  2. Pneumothorax
  3. Cardiomegaly
  4. Pneumomediastinum
  a. 2
  b. 2, 4
  c. 1, 2, 3
  d. 2, 3, 4


Smiles0805

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

C
About 20 of patients with cystic fibrosis will develop a spontaneous pneumothorax. The other listed problems are not typically associated with cystic fibrosis.

Answer to Question 2

B
If an infant with MAS has air trapping, he or she can suddenly develop a pneumothorax (about 10 to 15 of the time) or pneumomediastinum. PPHN and cardiomegaly are slow to develop.


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