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PFT,Q2
zkadhem - 05-21-09 12:04
Q.2. A 28 year-old woman has chronic, nonproductive cough for 12 months. It is
worse during the day and is not affected by position. It is made worse by going
outdoors, particularly on cold days, on exposure to irritants, such as cigarette
smoke, and may get worse following exercise. She is obese (BMI 32) but her weight
has been stable and she has no peripheral edema. A chest radiograph and
echocardiogram are normal. A methacholine inhalation challenge test shows that she
can tolerate the maximal concentration (25 mg/mL) without a decline in her FEV1.
Which of the following statements is false?
A. She is unlikely to have gastroesophageal reflux
B. She is likely to have sinusitis/post-nasal drip
C. She is likely to have asthma
D. She is likely to have both sinusitis and gastroesophageal reflux
E. She is unlikely to respond to a course of inhaled corticosteroids
zkadhem - 05-21-09 12:04
Q.2. A 28 year-old woman has chronic, nonproductive cough for 12 months. It is
worse during the day and is not affected by position. It is made worse by going
outdoors, particularly on cold days, on exposure to irritants, such as cigarette
smoke, and may get worse following exercise. She is obese (BMI 32) but her weight
has been stable and she has no peripheral edema. A chest radiograph and
echocardiogram are normal. A methacholine inhalation challenge test shows that she
can tolerate the maximal concentration (25 mg/mL) without a decline in her FEV1.
Which of the following statements is false?
A. She is unlikely to have gastroesophageal reflux
B. She is likely to have sinusitis/post-nasal drip
C. She is likely to have asthma
D. She is likely to have both sinusitis and gastroesophageal reflux
E. She is unlikely to respond to a course of inhaled corticosteroids
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: PFT,Q2 InSitu - 07-14-09 22:28 correct answer is indeed C not A. Thanks for the correction Dr. zkadhem
#19
Re: PFT,Q2 babbu5508 - 08-30-10 01:34 My answer is: c.
C. She is likely to have asthma A methacholine inhalation challenge test shows that she
can tolerate the maximal concentration (25 mg/mL) without a decline in her FEV1.
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