Exam 21: Review of Thoracic Imaging

A high-resolution CAT scan of a 62-year-old smoker has revealed several nodules on the right lung. Which of the following procedures would you suggest to assess the "malignancy" of these nodules?

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Question 41

Which of the following is false regarding the visualization of air bronchograms on the chest film?

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Question 42

Which of the following statements best describe the typical findings on a chest radiograph for a patient with interstitial lung disease?

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Question 43

In which of the following situations is obtaining a chest radiograph least useful?

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Question 44

What is the earliest sign of a left-sided pleural effusion on an upright chest radiograph?

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Question 45

What type of imaging is most useful for diagnosing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

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Question 46

Your patient just had an anteroposterior chest film taken. When you view the film, what may be a consideration?

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Exam 21: Review of Thoracic Imaging

A high-resolution CAT scan of a 62-year-old smoker has revealed several nodules on the right lung. Which of the following procedures would you suggest to assess the "malignancy" of these nodules?

Which of the following is false regarding the visualization of air bronchograms on the chest film?

Which of the following statements best describe the typical findings on a chest radiograph for a patient with interstitial lung disease?

In which of the following situations is obtaining a chest radiograph least useful?

What is the earliest sign of a left-sided pleural effusion on an upright chest radiograph?

What type of imaging is most useful for diagnosing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Your patient just had an anteroposterior chest film taken. When you view the film, what may be a consideration?

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