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jwb375

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Which of the following can be identified by pulmonary angiography?
 
  1. Pulmonary emboli
  2. Coronary artery occlusions
  3. Arteriovenous malformations
  4. Cause of hemoptysis
  a. 4
  b. 1, 3
  c. 2, 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

The anatomic alteration caused by a pleural effusion is:
 
  a. pulmonary fibrosis.
  b. separation of the visceral and parietal pleura.
  c. adhesion of the visceral and parietal pleura.
  d. pulmonary edema.



carlsona147

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Answer to Question 1

B
Pulmonary angiography can identify pulmonary emboli and arteriovenous malformations. A coronary angiogram is needed to find coronary artery occlusions. A bronchoscopy may be needed to find the source of hemoptysis.

Answer to Question 2

B
A pleural effusion causes the separation (not adhesion) of the visceral and parietal pleura.



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