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You are called to attend to an ER patient complaining of shortness of breath and severe dyspnea on exertion. Patient history is significant for a 30 year-pack smoking history, dry non-productive cough and occasional pedal edema. CXR findings are not remarkable except for mild cardiomegaly. You want to rule out ILD vs. obstructive lung disease. Which of the following tests may help you to differentiate the diagnosis on this patient?I. sputum culture and sensitivityII. high resolution CTIII. pulmonary function testingIV. arterial blood gas analysisV. PET scan

Which of the following CXR findings is associated with ARDS (non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema)?

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?