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Question 1


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1) What is your diagnosis?
    1. Mesothelioma
    2. Subpleural fat
    3. Asbestos related pleural plaques
    4. Serratus Anterior Muscle
    5. Previous Empyema with scarring
    Question by: Chad J Baarson - Author Info

    Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.
    Question 2


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    2) Regarding asbestos related pleural plaques, which is TRUE?
      1. Pleural plaques are usually not seen in asbestosis.
      2. Pleural plaques are malignant.
      3. Pleural plaques can occur without presence of asbestosis.
      4. Pleural plaques are most commonly associated with amphibole fibers.
      5. Pleural plaques are almost always symptomatic.
      Question by: Chad J Baarson - Author Info

      Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.
      Question 3


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      3) Asbestos exposure can cause all of the following except:
        1. Pleural plaques
        2. Folded lung
        3. Mesothelioma
        4. Bronchogenic carcinoma
        5. Hyperthyroidism
        Question by: Chad J Baarson - Author Info

        Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.
        Question 4


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        4) Regarding the chest radiograph, what is the classic description of the en face plaques?
          1. Luftsichel sign
          2. Holly leaf appearance
          3. Air crescent sign
          4. Finger-in-glove appearance
          5. Halo sign
          Question by: Chad J Baarson - Author Info

          Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.
          Question 5

          5) With regard to pulmonary function and asbestos-related pleural disease, which of the following is FALSE?
            1. Patients with pleural plaques have decreased forced vital capacity (FVC).
            2. Patients with pleural plaques have decreased forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1).
            3. Patients with diffuse pleural thickening have more profound decrease in FVC and FEV1.
            4. Dyspnea is associated with pleural plaques more often than diffuse pleural thickening.
            5. Pleural plaques and diffuse pleural thickening are considered independent risk fators for the loss of pulmonary function.
            Question by: Chad J Baarson - Author Info

            Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.
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