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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

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For what suspected condition would an open lung biopsy be recommended?

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Asbestosis
Idiopathic interstitial pulmonary fibrosis
Sarcoidosis

Explanation

Answer: C - A patient suspected of having idiopathic interstitial pulmonary fibrosis should undergo open lung biopsy to confirm diagnosis.

Clinical signs and symptoms are severe dyspnea with exertion, digital clubbing, and bibasilar crackles. PFT results will show a restrictive pattern and a decreased DLCO.

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