Cardiology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Cardiology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Cardiology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 101: If CCBs are used as monotherapy in Angina Pectoris then a _____ such as verapamil or diltiazem should be used
Answer: rate-limiting one
Flashcard 102: Thiazide Type Diuretics work in Hypertension by _____ at the early distal convoluted tubule
Answer: inhibiting sodium absorption
Flashcard 103: 1st Line Antiplatelet therapy in TIA, Ischaemic Stroke & Peripheral Artery Disease _____
Answer: Clopidogrel (lifelong)
Flashcard 104: What situations are ARBs used?\n_____
Answer: When patients have not tolerated ACE Inhibitors
Flashcard 105: What are the long-term adverse effects of Amiodarone Use:
_____
Answer: B: Bradycardia
P: Pulmonary fibrosis/pneumonitis
L: Liver fibrosis/hepatitis
A: Appearance changes (Slate-grey skin, Photosensitivity)
N: Neuropathy (Peripheral neuropathy, myopathy)
T: Thyroid dysfunction (Hypo- and Hyperthyroidism)
G: Gray corneal deposits
Flashcard 106: ACE Inhibitors may also adversely cause first-dose _____
Answer: hypotension
Flashcard 107: Adrenaline can result in _____ due to accidental injection in peripheral vessels
Answer: digital ischaemia
Flashcard 108: Amiodarone should ideally be given into _____ as it can cause thrombophlebitis
Answer: central veins
Flashcard 109: Effects of Adenosine are enhanced by _____
Answer: dipyridamole (antiplatelet agent)
Flashcard 110: Polymorphic Tachycardias means the QRS morphology _____
Answer: varies
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