What is the most common cause of a pleural effusion?

What major pathologic and structural changes are associated with asbestosis? 1. Fibrocalcific pleural plaques 2. Excessive bronchial secretions 3. Bronchospasm 4. Mediastinal shift

Mr. Bumblebee’s child has just been diagnosed with Wegener’s granulomatosis. Her long-term prognosis is:

Interpret the following CXR.    

Mr. Megatron present’s to your clinic with excessive mucus production, wheezing, and worsening cough for 1 month. Patient has been more tired lately and has lost 10 pounds. Patient  grew up in a home with 2 parents that smoked. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 56-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of OSA presents for CPAP titration.  CPAP of 5 cm H2O is initiated with a nasal mask.  Fifteen minutes after the patient falls asleep, a respiratory therapist observes the patient snoring, decreased inspiratory flow measurement, and an AHI of 15.  Which of the following should the therapist do NEXT?

A 24-year-old female with a recent diagnosis of OSA presents for CPAP titration.  CPAP of 6 cm H2O is initiated with a full face mask.  Fifteen minutes after the patient falls asleep, a respiratory therapist observes an AHI of 8.  Which of the following should the therapist do NEXT?

A respiratory therapist is evaluating the recent polysomnography report in the medical record of a patient with a BMI of 23 kg/m2.  The report notes an AHI of 28.  Which of the following should the therapist expect to see in the patient’s care plan?

An AHI of 42 should be classified as 

An AHI of 34 should be classified as