Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Superantigens result in a massive cytokine response causing _____ syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome is most commonly caused by _____ & Streptococcus pyogenes

Hint: organism

What are the initial investigations for toxic shock syndrome? _____

Toxic shock syndrome is associated with _____ caused by group A Strep (GAS) infection of soft tissue

Spot diagnosis = _____

Toxic shock syndrome is a form of distributive shock that may affect the CNS, resulting in _____

Vasovagal syncope triggers include emotions, stress, pain, prolonged _____

CXR is indicated in all heart failure, but is especially useful in _____ heart failure

Vasovagal syncopes are initially examined with _____

Hint: obs

Secondary hypertension often presents as _____ hypertension or hypertensive emergencies