Cardiology — Flashcards

Patients who undergo radioactive iodine (I131) treatment can develop _____

_____ is an enlarged thyroid gland with multiple nodules

Delirium tremens is characterized by electrolyte disturbances and respiratory _____

Hint: acidosis or alkalosis

Diagnosis of Guillain–Barré syndrome is made by clinical findings, CSF analysis, and _____ studies

Acute rheumatic fever attack usually resolves, but may progress to _____ disease

Osteoarthritis often presents with pain in _____ joints after use (e.g. hip, knees, lower lumbar spine)

What significant laboratory finding is associated with Churg Strauss syndrome (eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis)? _____

What is the general treatment for acute pyelonephritis? _____

Pulmonary infarction due to PE may present with hemoptysis and sudden-onset _____ and chest pain

_____ and _____ may cause anti-factor VIII antibodies resulting in acquired hemophilia A

Hint: autoimmune disease