Pulmonary Medicine

Principles of Pulm Med Chapters 1 and 2, and pages 30-34, Chapter 4, and Chapter 22 1. List the components of the chest wall and relate the functions of the muscles of respiration to the movement of air into and out of the alveoli. 2. Describe the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the atmosphere and relate gas exchange to the metabolism of the tissues of the body. 3. Demonstrate the ability to obtain a health history focusing on the pulmonary process. 4. Discuss physical examinati

Principles of Pulm Med Chapter 3, Appendix A, and Appendix B 1. List and discuss the indications for and limitations of pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, and computed tomography. 2. Define the values for lung volumes and spirometry: -Tv -IC -IRV -ERV -FVC -SVC -RV -FRC -TLC -FEV1 -PEFR -FEF 3. Discuss and explain the normal range of values and interpretation of pulmonary function tests. 4. When given a clinical scenario and pulmonary function test results, determine of a

Principles of Pulm Med Chapter 3 (previously assigned), Appendix B, and Appendix C 1. List and discuss the indications for arterial blood gases (ABGs), including the risks to the patient, cost effectiveness, and patient education. 2. When given a clinical scenario, correctly interpret ABG results. 3. Discuss the pathological changes occurring in the body as they relate to acidosis and alkalosis on ABG results. 4. List and discuss the indications for ventilation-perfusion scans (V/Q scans),

Reading assignment: Principles of Pulm Med Chapters 24, 25, and 26 McConn KK and GM Viola. Tuberculosis Screening: Prevention in the Patient with Immunosuppression. JAAPA 2012; 25 (4): 29-30. 1. Discuss the epidemiology of tuberculosis. 2. Discuss the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of tuberculosis. 3. Describe methods used to address the prevention of tuberculosis, including screening methods. 4. Describe the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis infection, including latent tube

Reading assignment: Principles of Pulm Med Chapter 5 Hashim, T., AH Chaudry, K Ahmad, et al. Pneumomediastinum from a Severe Asthma Attack. JAAPA 2013; 26 (7): 29-331. 1.Discuss the epidemiology of asthma, including the contributions of genetic predisposition and environmental factors. 2. Discuss the pathophysiology of asthma and the role of inflammatory mechanisms of asthma. 3. List risk factors for asthma exacerbations. 4. When given a clinical scenario, develop and defend a differentia

1. Define, compare, and contrast COPD, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema, including signs and symptoms. 2. Compare and contrast emphysema from alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency with the more commonly encountered emphysema. 3. When given a clinical scenario, develop and defend a differential diagnosis of a person with suspected obstructive pulmonary disease. 4. Outline the approach to the diagnosis of a person with suspected obstructive lung disease. 5. List and discuss risk factors for the deve