Cardiology — Flashcards

Chylothorax is differentiated from other causes of exudative pleural effusion by its milky-white color and elevated _____ levels

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient who presents with periorbital swelling and hematuria three weeks after a skin infection? _____

Chronic joint pain that is worse with activity and weight bearing is characteristic of _____.

Subacute signs of increased ICP (headache, fever) in an HIV individual is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Non-pharmacological treatments for venous insufficiency include leg _____ and compression leg stockings

What three tests should be performed prior to surgery on a patient with cardiac conditions (e.g., CAD, CHF)?\n_____

Most common cause of optic neuritis is _____

Hint: condition

Ipsilateral dilated pupil with down/out gaze and ipsilateral paralysis and contralateral homonymous hemianopia = _____ herniation

Most common cause of hypercalcemia is _____

Hint: condition

Crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur over the left second intercostal space is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis