Friday, February 22, 2013

Answer and Explanation 3

3.  D is the correct answer.  An empyema (pleural space abscess) is not likely to cause hemopytsis.  Wegner's Granulamatosis is a vasculitis that can cause pulmonary hemorrhage and needs immunosuppression.  Active TB can cause hemoptysis but is usually accompanied with night sweats.  Pulmonary embolus can cause hemoptysis also.

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