SAQ22 – resp – pleural aspirate

An 18 year old female presents with a 2 week history of malaise, cough and shortness of breath. A CXR shows a large right pleural effusion. A pleural aspirate is taken.

a. List four (4) likely differential diagnoses for this patient. For each diagnosis, state how the diagnosis would be confirmed.

(Marked out of 8.0)
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b. List four (4) indications for therapeutic needle thoracocentesis in this patient.

(Marked out of 4.0)
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Total Score: 0 / 14

Percentage: 0%