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Which of the following breath sounds is most often seen in patients with cardiogenic pulmonary edema?

Which of the following hemodynamic findings is NOT associated with moderate to severe CHF?

A patient presents to the ED complaining of severe dyspnea for the past several hours caused by pulmonary edema. You place the patient on oxygen therapy and ask questions related to their breathing. The patient has been experiencing paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, has been sleeping in the recliner for the last month and states he has noted a worsening of ankle swelling with 2-3 + pitting edema. Based on this information, which pulmonary edema etiology best fits this patient’s clinical picture?

State the definition of refractory hypoxemia.

The interstitial lung diseases include:I.   asbestosis.II.   sarcoidosis.III.   staphylococcus.IV.   silicosis.

Mrs. Longevity presents with acute onset of cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Which of the following is the most significant factor contributing to her hypoxemia?

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?