Arrhythmias — Flashcards

What is the prophylactic management against rabies for a patient with a dog, cat, or ferret bite and an animal that is unavailable? _____

Chronic otitis externa = use _____ drops as preventive care to keep ear dry

In patients with TCA overdose, a QRS duration > _____ is associated with increased risk of arrhythmias and/or seizures and is an indication for treatment with sodium bicarbonate

_____ radiculopathy most commonly presents with neck pain that radiates down the arm in a dermatomal pattern

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient with recurrent infections and with hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and marked lymphocytosis on physical/laboratory exam? _____

Hyperthyroidism may lead to _____

Hint: arrhythmia

What is the management in a patient with mild alopecia areata? _____

Post-thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine increase in thyroglobulin = _____

Hint: cause

Stable atrial fibrillation is managed with _____ Unstable atrial fibrillation is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

What is the likely diagnosis in a young patient with abrupt onset tachycardia and palpitations? _____