Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

A pulmonary embolism risk factor is recent _____

Patients who have a pulmonary embolism, despite taking anticoagulation, should be considered for _____

What is the management of latent tuberculosis? _____

Hint: 2 options

What are the initial investigations for tuberculosis? _____, x3 sputum smears

What investigation is done to screen for latent tuberculosis in patients who may produce false negative tests? _____

Which type of granuloma is characteristic of tuberculosis and fungal infections? _____

If a PE is likely (≥ 5 points) a CTPA is delayed then _____

Hint: next step

What is the first-line anticoagulation for pulmonary embolism? _____

_____ may be indicated in homeless, patients with poor compliance, and prisoners for active/latent tuberculosis

What is the management of pulmonary embolism with haemodynamic instability? _____