Which of the following individuals is at greatest risk for developing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)?
A) A 55-year-old African American nonsmoking man
B) A 65-year-old Caucasian man who currently smokes
C) A 58-year-old Asian nonsmoking woman
D) A 30-year-old Caucasian women who smoked briefly in her early 20s
B) A 65-year-old Caucasian man who currently smokes
Explanation: A) Individuals who are at increased risk for IPF include older adults, especially white males, who currently smoke or have a history of smoking. Exposures to occupational or environmental toxins or radiation therapy and chemotherapy increase the risk for IPF.
B) Individuals who are at increased risk for IPF include older adults, especially white males, who currently smoke or have a history of smoking. Exposures to occupational or environmental toxins or radiation therapy and chemotherapy increase the risk for IPF.
C) Individuals who are at increased risk for IPF include older adults, especially white males, who currently smoke or have a history of smoking. Exposures to occupational or environmental toxins or radiation therapy and chemotherapy increase the risk for IPF.
D) Individuals who are at increased risk for IPF include older adults, especially white males, who currently smoke or have a history of smoking. Exposures to occupational or environmental toxins or radiation therapy and chemotherapy increase the risk for IPF.
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