Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1451: Asplenic patients have ↑ risk of infection by _____, so give vaccines for S. Pneumo, H. Flu, and N. Meningitidis

Answer: encapsulated bacteria

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Flashcard 1452: Three causes of holosystolic murmurs? _____

Answer: MR/TR or VSD

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Flashcard 1453: Acute pericarditis commonly presents with sharp pain that is aggravated by _____ and relieved by sitting up and leaning forward

Answer: inspiration

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Flashcard 1454: _____ syndrome is a pathology of the lower spinal cord that results in symmetric motor weakness

Answer: Conus medullaris

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Flashcard 1455: Prominent J waves on ECG are typically indicative of _____

Answer: hypothermia

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Flashcard 1456: High A1c, high random glucose and high fasting glucose is suggestive of _____

Answer: inadequate basal insulin coverage

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Flashcard 1457: Evidence of protein in the urine (albumin) is indication for _____ for those with diabetes

Answer: ACE-inhibitor

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Flashcard 1458: What diagnosis is suggested by back and radicular pain with a positive straight leg raise test?\n_____

Answer: Lumbar disc herniation

Flashcard 1459: Unstable pericardial effusion is managed with _____ Stable pericardial effusion is managed with _____

Answer: pericardiocentesis

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Flashcard 1460: Hyperparathyroidism with high phosphate levels = _____

Answer: renal failure

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