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Introduction
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
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Diagnostic Testing Pt 1
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
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Diagnostic Testing Pt 2
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),
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Infectious Disease Pt 1
An 18 month old baby has had a ho...,
In patients with croup you can ex...,
What is the hallmark of croup in ...
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Infectious Disease Pt 2
Your imaging is showing an entire...,
If you smoke or have copd you are...,
If you live in a snf you are at r...
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TB and HIV
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
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Asthma
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
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Bronchiectasis, COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, CF, Emphysema
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
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ILD
What is ild,
What is the lung interstitium,
Where is the lung interstitium
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Pulmonary Circulation
How much blood volume flows throu...,
What is the average blood pressur...,
What is the average pressure in y...
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Lung Cancer
Interparenchymal lung lesion comm...,
How many patients are afflicted w...,
Most findings of nodules in the l...
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Pleural Cavity
What type of pleura is in the fis...,
Inflammation of the lining of the...,
What are the classic signs of ple...
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ARDS
Ards,
The presence of acute severe arte...,
_______ causes diffuse inflammati...
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Sleep Apnea
What stages of sleep should you know,
What sleep stage is deep sleep it...,
When does most n3 sleep occur
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