Cardiology — Flashcards

Normal pressure hydrocephalus typically affects _____ (age group)

What are two hallmark clinical findings of Rickettsia spp. infection?

How does blood pressure change in syndrome of apparent mineralocorticoid excess? _____

Q fever is associated with atypical _____ symptoms (cough, headache, fever)

_____ pneumonia presents with relatively mild upper respiratory symptoms

Does type IIa familial dyslipidemia cause an increased risk for atherosclerosis? _____

Which blood transfusion reaction is caused by 1) cytokines that are created by WBCs and accumulate during the storage of blood products or 2) host antibodies against donor HLA antigens/WBCs? _____

What diabetes complication can be treated with SNRIs? _____

Which arthritis, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, improves with use? _____

Giant cell (temporal) arteritis may present with _____ claudication