Cardiology — Flashcards

Hypoparathyroidism can lead to calcifications in the _____

Hint: brain structure

Treatment for single brain metastasis? _____ Treatment for multiple brain metastases? Whole brain radiation therapy

Systemic scleroderma may affect the skin of the arms, chest, and back, leading to a(n) "_____" pigmentation

Combined oral contraceptives are used to treat severe inflammatory acne in females _____

Hint: T/F

Fixed splitting of S2 is heard in a(n) _____

Hint: condition

How are venous insufficiency ulcers treated? _____

Vasospasm is a complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage that arises after _____

Hint: duration

The treatment for polycythemia vera is _____; second-line therapy is hydroxyurea

Ventilator Settings: PEEP: Ventilator provides a pressure of gas at the end of breathing cycle to keep _____ open; important in ARDS

What is the gold standard confirmatory test for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia? _____