Cardiology — Flashcards

Medullary thyroid carcinoma or pheochromocytoma = MEN _____

Hint: 1/2

Does a graded exercise therapy reduce mortality in patients with peripheral artery disease? _____

IV drug users are susceptible to acute bacterial endocarditis of the _____ valve from staphylococcus aureus

Patients with _____thyroidism are at increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome

Hint: hypo/hyper

_____ hyperparathyroidism is due to chronic renal failure where the parathyroid glands become autonomous and secrete PTH all day, causing hypercalcemia

Post-carotid endarterectomy → intraparenchymal hemorrhage = _____

Hint: cause

What are USPSTF recommendations for screening for lipid disorders? Men _____ and women _____ Adults _____ who are increased risk for cardiovascular disease (level B)

Hint: age

What is the management for K+ excretion in a patient with hyperkalemia due to chronic kidney disease, refractory to medication? _____

Telangiectasia is a feature of carcinoid tumors _____

Hint: T/F

Imaging modality of choice to examine the entire urinary tract: _____