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Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care ABIM Exam Review Questions, Exams of Medicine

A set of questions and answers related to pulmonary disease and critical care, which can be useful for medical students preparing for the ABIM exam. The questions cover topics such as pulmonary function tests, pleural effusion, kyphosis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, and acute altitude sickness. The answers provide detailed explanations and lab values. concise and focused on exam preparation.

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2023/2024

Available from 10/26/2023

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Questions - Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care

What is the main pulmonary function test that helps differentiate obstructive from restrictive lung disease? - Total lung capacity (TLC) What would you expect pleural effusion glucose level to be in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis? - Less than 30 mg/dl How do residual lung volumes and DLCO change with kyphosis compared to normal lungs? - DLCO remains normal while residual lung volumes are increased compared to normal With allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), what two labs will be increased? - IgE and peripheral eosinophils greater than 10 percent What is the most common presenting symptom of an individual with acute altitude sickness? - Headaches