The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 60

Fluid from a thoracentesis is grossly purulent. The effusion from which this fluid was aspirated is best described as a(n): A. loculated effusion B. chylothorax. C. empyema. D. hydrothorax. E. hemothorax. Answer:C, empyema. A grossly purulent tap would suggest staph (empyema). Loculated effusion does not describe either a trans or exudative effusion. Chylo and hydro thorax suggest a transudative effusion (not purulent). And hemothorax is blood Help Support The Physician Assistant Life for FREE! This is provided as an opportunity for anyone who appreciates this email series to help support it painlessly. If you are going to be purchasing anything from Amazon.com (books, school supplies, etc.) simply start your next Amazon.com purchase byclicking here... it's a free way for you to help support the cause! Justclick over to Amazon. Then, when you make your purchase, Amazon will send a portion of the proceeds to The Physician Assistant Life. The money goes toward paying for one-time and ongoing costs (like equipment, hosting, backup services, etc.). Thank you for supporting the site and keeping this content free! If you are studying for the PANCE or the PANRE I recommend theseReview Books. The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 60 Fluid from a thoracentesis is grossly purulent. The effusion from which this fluid was aspirated is best described as a(n): loculated effusion chylothorax empyema hydrothorax hemothorax Answer:C Empyema A grossly purulent tap would suggest staph (empyema). Loculated effusion does not describe either a trans or exudative effusion. Chylo andhydrothoraxsuggest a transudative effusion (nonpurulent). And hemothorax is blood Know Your Content Blueprint Pleural effusion is covered inthe NCCPA Content Blueprint Pulmonary (12%) A 68-year-old with 6 months bilateral chest pain and difficulty breathing (watch video) Learn more about the NCCPA content blueprint topic pleural diseases (pearls), read up on pleural effusions, take the lesson quiz and reviewSmarty PANCE Pleural Effusion. Note: * This is part of the Daily PANCE and PANRE in your inbox email series: 60 days of PANCE and PANRE Questions and Answers delivered directly to your inbox. It is a great and fun way to learn! If you haven't already, you can sign up for FREE by clicking Here. Help support The PA Life for FREE! This is provided as an opportunity for anyone who appreciates this email series to help support it painlessly. If you are going to be purchasing anything from Amazon.com (books, school supplies, etc.) simply start your next Amazon.com purchase by clicking here... it's a free way for you to help support the cause! Just click over to Amazon.com then, when you make your purchase, Amazon will send a portion of the proceeds to The Physician Assistant Life. The money goes toward paying for one-time and ongoing costs (like equipment, hosting, backup services, etc.). Thank you for supporting the site and keeping this content free! If you are studying for the PANCE or the PANRE I recommend thesereview books