Free ITE Pulmonology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which test is the most appropriate initial diagnostic tool for suspected pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

D-dimer test

Answer

Chest X-ray

Answer

CT pulmonary angiography

Answer

Ventilation-perfusion scan

Question 2

Which medication is the cornerstone of management for persistent asthma?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)

Answer

Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs)

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Answer

Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs)

Question 3

What is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults?

Accepted Answer

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Answer

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Answer

Haemophilus influenzae

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Legionella pneumophila

Question 4

Which finding is characteristic of obstructive lung disease on spirometry?

Accepted Answer

Decreased FEV1/FVC ratio

Answer

Increased FEV1/FVC ratio

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Normal FEV1 with reduced FVC

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Increased total lung capacity

Question 5

What is the first-line treatment for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Accepted Answer

Systemic corticosteroids and antibiotics

Answer

Inhaled corticosteroids and beta-blockers

Answer

Bronchodilators and leukotriene antagonists

Answer

Antihistamines and nasal decongestants