Pulmonary Edema Quiz Form
Test your knowledge of pulmonary edema with this concise quiz. All questions are required.
Which of the following is the most common cause of pulmonary edema?
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Left-sided heart failure
Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Pulmonary embolism
What is a classic radiographic sign of pulmonary edema?
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Kerley B lines
Honeycombing
Cavitation
Pleural plaques
Which symptom is most characteristic of acute pulmonary edema?
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Sudden onset shortness of breath
Chronic cough
Gradual weight loss
Night sweats
Which physical exam finding is commonly associated with pulmonary edema?
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Bilateral crackles on lung auscultation
Clubbing of fingers
Tracheal deviation
Decreased breath sounds at bases
Which of the following is NOT a typical cause of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema?
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
High altitude exposure
Left ventricular dysfunction
Inhalation of toxic gases
What is the initial management step for a patient presenting with acute pulmonary edema?
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Administer supplemental oxygen
Start antibiotics
Perform thoracentesis
Order a chest CT scan
Which laboratory finding is most supportive of a diagnosis of pulmonary edema?
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Elevated BNP (B-type natriuretic peptide)
Increased hemoglobin
Low white blood cell count
Hypercalcemia
Pulmonary edema is most likely to cause which of the following complications if untreated?
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Respiratory failure
Liver cirrhosis
Chronic pancreatitis
Skin rash
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat pulmonary edema?
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Furosemide
Metformin
Warfarin
Omeprazole
Briefly explain the difference between cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
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