Arrhythmias — Flashcards

_____ may result in:

Hint: Condition

Asymptomatic PVCs is managed with _____ Symptomatic PVCs is managed with _____

Hint: next step

In addition to empiric antibiotics, what other medication should be administered to patients with suspected bacterial meningitis? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a rash that began as small papules and progressed to erythematous linear plaques with oozing yellow fluid (image below)? The patient was cleaning bushes around the house a few days prior to rash formation. _____

Can distal symptoms occur in polymyalgia rheumatica? _____

What CSF findings are associated with HSV encephalitis? Protein: _____ Glucose: _____ WBC: _____ RBC: _____

What is the diagnosis for an ECG with a Q wave in lead III, a constant PR interval of 0.15 seconds and every third P wave that is nonconducted? _____

How early can sickle cell pain crises occur, and why do they occur at that time? _____

Cardioversion in atrial fibrillation > 48 hours requires _____ and anticoagulation (warfarin or NOAC)

Hint: diagnostic test

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that presents with muscle cramps/weakness and hyporeflexia with U waves and broad, flat T waves on ECG? _____