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A patient is admitted to the ED which has been diagnosed with non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema. What pathophysiology is most likely responsible for the edema?

A patient presents to the ED with CHF, which of the folloiwng pathophysiologies is most likely responsible for the edema?

Mr. Juno has been diagnosed with cancer. His doctor told him it was the most aggressive type and that his prognosis was very poor. Which of the following tissue types is most likely?

A patient presents to the ED, his sputum sample reveals gram negative pneumonia and is green in color and has a “sweet” smell. What is the causative organism?

What is the causative organism that results in a fungal infection endemic to forest areas of North America high in decaying wood and most commonly located in central Southeast U.S.?

Chest assessment findings in a patient with ILD would most likely include:I.   pleural friction rub.II.   increased vocal fremitus.III.   vesicular breath sounds.IV.   hyperresonant percussion note.

Mrs. Greenjeans has a 3 cm peripheral tumor along the right costal margin and is suspected of having lung CA. Which of the following diagnostic procedures would be most appropriate to determine the specific type of lung CA?

A 65-year-old patient with a history of exposure to metal dust comes in to the emergency department with chronic cough and exertional dyspnea. High Ressonance CT shows bibasilar, peripheral reticular abnormalities with focal honeycomb cystic changes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A patient with pancreatitis and pulmonary edema is placed on a mechanical ventilator. The initial ABG results on 100% oxygen are: pH 7.36, PaCO2 42 mmHg, PaO2 173 mmHg, HCO3 23 mEq/L with a calculated A-a gradient of 438 mmHg. Based on the A-a gradient, what pathophysiology is most likely?

Mr. Cirius is in the ICU on an FiO2 of 100% and has a history of emphysema. An ABG is attained and reveals the following: pH 7.18, PaCO2 59 mmHg, PaO2 of 65 mmHg, HCO3 24 mEq/L. What action would you recommend?