Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

For what suspected conditions might a patient have an open lung biopsy?
  1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
  2. Asbestosis
  3. Goodpasture syndrome
  4. Sarcoidosis
Explanation
Answer: C - A patient suspected of having Goodpasture syndrome can be diagnosed by performing an open lung biopsy.

Clinical signs and symptoms are severe dyspnea, hemoptysis, and progressive renal failure. PFT results will show a restrictive pattern.
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