What is the main cause of silicosis?, Inhalation of coal dust, Inhalation of crystalline silica dust, Exposure to chemical fumes, Bacterial infection, Which organ is primarily affected in silicosis?, Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, Heart, Which of the following is usually the earliest clinical manifestation of silicosis?, Resting dyspnea, Exertional dyspnea, Cyanosis, Chest tightness, Persistent dry cough in early silicosis is mainly caused by:, Chronic lung irritation from silica particles, Pulmonary edema, Active tuberculosis, Excess mucus secretion, Which parts of the lung is most commonly affected by the nodules in simple silicosis?, Lower lobes, Middles lobes only, Upper lobes only, Pleural spaces, Which of the following is an early symptom of silicosis?, Sudden severe chest pain, Shortness of breath on exertion, Severe hemoptysis, Loss of consciousness, Which occupation has the highest risk of developing silicosis?, Teachers, Doctors, Miners, Office workers, The main pathological change in silicosis is:, Bronchiectasis, Progressive pulmonary fibrosis, Pleural effusion, Acute pneumonia, Which mineral, when inhaled in crystalline form, is the direct cause of silicosis?, Iron, Asbestos, Quartz, Coal dust, Leg edema in advanced silicosis most commonly results from, Hypoalbuminemia, Cor pulmonale, Renal impairment, Left ventricular failure, Which imaging modality is most helpful in supporting the diagnosis of silicosis?, ECG, Chest X-ray and HRCT chest, Pulmonary function test alone, Sputum examination, The primary reason for increased susceptibility to tuberculosis in silicosis is :, Impaired alveolar macrophage function, Chronic hypoxemia, Reduced lung elasticity, Increased airway resistance, The combination of silicosis and rheumatoid arthritis is clinically known as, Goodpasture syndrome, Caplan syndrome, Horner syndrome, Kartagener syndrome, Which of the following is the most effective "treatment" for established silicosis?, High-dose steroids, Broad-spectrum antibiotics, Prevention and removal from exposure, Diuretics, When small silicotic nodules coalesce (join together) to form large masses of scar tissue (usually>1cm), the condition is called:, Industrial ventilation and dust suppression, Progressive Massive Fibrosis(PMF), Acute silicosis, Inadequate ventilation systems

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