MEDICINE MCQ
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
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atelectasis
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acute pulmonary distress syndrome
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pulmonary edema
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pneumothorax
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Detailed explanation-1: -Pulmonary edema is defined as an abnormal accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung parenchyma. Two main types are cardiogenic and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unlike pulmonary edema, in which fluid collects inside your lungs, pleural effusion is when it builds up in the layers of tissue that line the outside of your lungs and the inside of your chest.
Detailed explanation-3: -(PUL-muh-NAYR-ee eh-DEE-muh) A buildup of fluid in the alveoli (air spaces) in the lungs. This keeps oxygen from getting into the blood. Pulmonary edema is usually caused by heart problems, but it can also be caused by high blood pressure, pneumonia, certain toxins and medicines, or living at a high altitude.