Arrhythmias — Flashcards

Flashcard 131: Vitamin B9 (folate) deficiency is characterized by _____ polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs)

Answer: hypersegmented

Flashcard 132: Vagal maneuvers can be used to acutely terminate which arrhythmia? _____

Answer: Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)

Extra: Carotid sinus massage is a vagal maneuver that can terminate PSVT by transiently slowing sinoatrial nodal activity and the atrioventricular node - NOT used in afib!

Flashcard 133: Job (hyper-IgE) syndrome is characterized by _____ eosinophils

Answer: increased

Flashcard 134: What is the treatment of Dengue fever? _____

Answer: Supportive (no treatment at this time)*

Flashcard 135: The U wave on ECG is prominent in _____ and bradycardia

Answer: hypokalemia

Flashcard 136: What is the diagnostic test used to confirm suspected primary adrenal insufficiency? _____

Answer: Cosyntropin or ACTH stimulation test

Flashcard 137: AIDS patients are at risk for CMV infections when their CD4 count is _____

Answer: < 50

Flashcard 138: Infertility due to testicular involvement is characteristic of _____ leprosy

Answer: Lepromatous

Flashcard 139: What symptoms does primary TB typically present with? _____

Answer: Generally asymptomatic

Flashcard 140: Nasal polyps are associated with _____ in adults

Answer: aspirin-induced asthma