Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the likely drug intoxication in a patient that presents with slurred speech, lethargy, and difficulty walking? Pupils are 5 mm (normal) and respiratory rate is 8/min. _____

Midbrain atrophy with an intact pons is seen in patients with _____

Euvolemic hyponatremia = _____

Hint: diagnosis?

Woman aged 40-50 and morning stiffness/pain > 1 hour that improves with use + systemic symptoms = _____

Hint: rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis

Ménière disease = _____-frequency sensorineural hearing loss

_____

_____ is the most common respiratory complication of drowning

Claudication of calf only = PVD of _____

Hint: vessel(s)

Suspected pleural effusion is managed with _____

Hint: next step

Following a (+) PPD, first order a(n) _____ to differentiate between active and latent TB

Hint: diagnostic test