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If a patient’s V/Q ratio was 0.4 in a specific bronchopulmonary lung segment prior to a pulmonary embolism, what would be the most likely ratio following? (Although atelectasis can occur, in this scenario it has not occurred)

Patient is having dyspnea, and upon examination has a tracheal deviation.  What is the most likely diagnosis

A 30yo patient presents with a new complaint of productive cough with purulent sputum.  He also complains of right lower quadrant abdominal pain.  You suspect pneumonia in the _________ lobe

Vesicular breath sounds would most likely be heard at

Thrombosis of a leg vein should be suspected if the patient feels calf pain  ________.

The terminal parts of the electrical conduction system of the heart is/are:

Zestril (Lisinopril) is an example of a drug that can facilitate posterior wall hypertrophy to make the heart stronger due to it’s positive inotropic effects

A lift is palpated at the ________ of the heart, and can be caused by _________________.

THIS IS A MULTIPLE ANSWER QUESTION Perhaps asking about sleep apnea should be part of your standard protocol for a systems review.  Please indicate all of the following that have been linked with obstructive sleep apnea (linked together, not causation)

THIS IS A MULTIPLE ANSWER QUESTION.  FILL IN AS MANY CHECKED BOXES AS APPROPRIATE!!! Calcium Channel Blockers can be used in the following conditions