PHYSIOLOGY
PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following are causes of cardiogenic pulmonary edema?1. Excessive fluid administration2. Right ventricular failure3. Mitral valve disease4. Pulmonary embolus
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2, and 3 only
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2, 3, and 4 only
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1, 3, and 4 only
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In most cases, heart problems cause pulmonary edema. But fluid can collect in the lungs for other reasons. These include pneumonia, contact with certain toxins, medications, trauma to the chest wall, and traveling to or exercising at high elevations.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pulmonary edema is acute, severe left ventricular failure with pulmonary venous hypertension and alveolar flooding. Findings are severe dyspnea, diaphoresis, wheezing, and sometimes blood-tinged frothy sputum.
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