Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1281: What is the treatment for sarcoidosis? _____

Answer: Steroids

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Flashcard 1282: What is the recommended management for symptomatic acute bronchitis? _____

Answer: NSAIDs, bronchodilators (symptomatic treatment)

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Flashcard 1283: What phenomenon is defined as a fall in systolic blood pressure > 10 mmHg during inspiration? _____

Answer: Pulsus paradoxus

Flashcard 1284: _____ is a pulmonary pathology that may present with hyponatremia due to infection-induced ADH secretion

Answer: Lung abscess

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Flashcard 1285: Nephrotic syndrome and SLE is suggestive of _____

Answer: membranous nephropathy

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Flashcard 1286: In addition to thiazides, calcium oxalate kidney stones may be treated with _____ supplementation and a low-sodium diet

Answer: citrate

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Flashcard 1287: _____ conjunctivitis is characterized by itchy sensation

Answer: Allergic

Extra: Allergic conjunctivitis is classically characterized by intense itching (pruritus), which distinguishes it from viral or bacterial conjunctivitis.

Flashcard 1288: Who should get a Tdap vaccine and how often?\n_____

Answer: All adults, every 10 years

Extra: Adults should receive a Tdap dose once (if not previously received), followed by a Td or Tdap booster every 10 years. Pregnant women should receive Tdap during each pregnancy (ideally 27–36 weeks gestation).

Flashcard 1289: What type of interventions are recommended to prevent falls in community-dwelling adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk of falling: _____

Answer: Exercise/PT

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Flashcard 1290: What is the next step in management for a patient with suspected mild carpal tunnel syndrome? _____

Answer: Wrist splinting

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