Approach to interstitial lung disease (diffuse parenchymal lung disease) Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 53-year-old woman comes to the clinic with a three-month history of progressive dyspnea and a persistent, dry cough. She also reports experiencing dry eyes and dry mouth for the past year, which she initially attributed to aging. She has never smoked, has not traveled recently, and has not been exposed to sick contacts. Temperature is 37ºC (98.6°F), heart rate is 92/min, blood pressure is 145/94 mmHg, respiratory rate is 16/min, and oxygen saturation is 90% on room air. Physical examination reveals a decreased salivary pool, dry eyes, and conjunctival injection. Examination and palpation of the joints is unremarkable. High-resolution computed tomography (CT) of the chest reveals widespread ground-glass opacities with minor subpleural reticulations and centrilobular nodules. Which of the following tests will most likely confirm the underlying diagnosis? 

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