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5. 1 and 3

 

The chest x-ray on the previous page demonstrates small lung volumes, a diffuse interstitial pattern suggestive of chronic fibrotic lung disease, a normal sized heart and no pleural effusions (Figure 3).

 

What other studies will you consider for working up the cause of his worsening hypoxia? (click on correct answer to move to next panel)

 

  1. High resolution CT scan
  2. Macroaggregated albumin nuclear study
  3. Right heart catheterization
  4. 1 and 3
  5. 1, 2 and 3

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