Cardiology — Flashcards

Streptococcus pyogenes results in _____, which is a deep infection of the skin

In the united states, the majority of overdose deaths are caused by _____

What hormone may contribute to the development of SLE in females by stimulating cell-mediated immunity? _____

Most thyroid adenomas are nonfunctional ("cold"), but may rarely cause _____ via autonomous thyroid hormone production ("hot" or "toxic")

Vaso-occlusive infarcts in bones of the hands and feet due to sickle cell anemia cause _____

Dermatomyositis may present with _____, which are red papules on the elbows, knuckles, and knees

How is pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) measured? _____

_____ are benign and often pedunculated outgrowths of normal skin

Which renal tubular acidosis may be caused by analgesic nephropathy? _____

In peripheral artery disease, calf claudications are caused by lesions in the _____ artery