Surfactant
At 33 weeks, the baby's lungs may not make sufficient surfactant, though type II pneumomonocytes are present and increasing in number.
What our notes say
- At 33 weeks, the baby's lungs may not make sufficient surfactant, though type II pneumomonocytes are present and increasing in number. (Respiratory system pathology mcqs — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Why is Daptomycin contraindicated in the treatment of pneumonia? → It is inactivated by pulmonary surfactant. (💊 Weeks 6 & 7 Must-Know Notes)
- Daptomycin is inactivated by pulmonary surfactant and should not be used for pneumonia. (MBPL3822 Chemotherapy CAT 1 MCQs)
- Children with surfactant protein B deficiency have a very good prognosis (Paediatrics end of 2nd semester exam (MBPE 4300): 5 October 2021, 50 MCQs)
- Metabolic functions – manufacture surfactant for local use, fibrinolytic system (Examination of Respiratory system — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Following the delivery, the baby receives surfactant therapy and does not develop respiratory distress from hyaline membrane disease. (CNS PATHOLOGY — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
Study material on Surfactant
- Respiratory system pathology mcqs
- Lung Pathology — Must-Know
- Paediatrics end of 2nd semester exam (MBPE 4300): 5 October 2021, 50 MCQs
- End Sem Cat: Respiratory Pathology: Emphysema, ARDS, Pneumoconiosis
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