RS MCQs Dr.

Samah 2019
1. In interstitial lung diseases, lung function tests most often show:
a. Reduced FEV1 and VC xxx
b. Increased total lung capacity (TLC)
c. Airflow obstruction
d. Elevated arterial PCO2.

2. In patients with suspected idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the most valuable measure is:
a. Bronchoscopy
b. Sedimentation rate
c. Trial of steroids
d. Open lung biopsy xxx

3."Egg shell" calcification is seen in :

a-Bronchiolitis
b-Silicosis xxx
c-Bronchogenic carcinoma
d-Pulmonary TB

4.Honeycombing of lung in chest radiograph is seen in :

a-pleural effusion
b-Bronchial asthma
c- Bronchial Carcinoma
e-Interstitial lung disease xxx

5.Most common symptom of interstitial Lung disease is:

a-Hemoptysis
b-Progressive dyspnea xxx
c-Substernal discomfort
d-Wheezing

6.Which of the following is one form of "interstitial lung disease".

a-Asthma
b-Bronchiectasis
c-Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis xxx
d-Pulmonary hypertension

7.the following does not occur with asbestosis

a. Interstitial fibrosis
b. pleural mesothelioma
c. pleural calcification
d. Methhaemoglobinemia xxx

8.which of the following disease coexists with silicosis ?

a. sarcoidosis
b. tuberculosis xxx
c. lymphoma
d. rheumatoid arthritis

9.Which of the following is NOT a common radiological feature of interstitial lung disease:
a- Ground glass pattern
b- Nodular infiltrates
c-Honeycombing
d- Generalized hypertranslucency xxx
10.The main treatment for interstitial lung diseases is:
a- Inhaled steroid
b- Antibiotic
c- Systemic steroid xxx
d- Anticoagulant

11.Which of the following is NOT a feature of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

a- Age of onset greater than 50 years
b- Bilateral apical inspiratory crackles xxx (it is basal not apical)
c- Restrictive pulmonary function test
d- Bilateral basal reticular abnormalities in chest CT

12.Pneumoconiosis is a group of diseases caused by inhalation of:

a- smoke
b- Organic dust
c- Mineral dust xxx
d- Pollens