Arrhythmias US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Arrhythmias Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 151: What arrhythmia is characterized by complete dissociation between P waves and QRS complexes (AV dissociation)?\n\n_____
Answer: 3rd degree AV block
Extra: 3rd degree (complete) AV block is characterized by complete AV dissociation, where P waves and QRS complexes occur independently of each other. The atrial rate is typically faster than the ventricular escape rate.
Flashcard 152: Which two states are associated with Tularemia?
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Answer: Missouri and Arkansas
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Flashcard 153: Dermatomyositis may present with "_____", which is darkening / thickening of fingertips + sides of fingers + palm sides resulting in irregular, "dirty" appearing marks
Answer: Mechanic's hands
Extra: Mechanic's hands are hyperkeratotic, fissured skin changes seen in dermatomyositis and polymyositis, particularly associated with anti-Jo-1 antibodies (Antisynthetase syndrome).
Flashcard 154: Which arrhythmia is characterized by an **irregularly irregular** rhythm and the **absence of discrete P waves** on ECG?
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Answer: Atrial fibrillation
Extra: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinically significant cardiac arrhythmia. It is characterized by an irregularly irregular ventricular rhythm and the absence of discrete P waves.
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Flashcard 155: Herpes encephalitis is associated with _____ protein in the CSF
Answer: increased
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Flashcard 156: Which stage of Lyme disease can present with chronic arthritis?
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Answer: Stage 3
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Flashcard 157: Keratoconjunctivitis of the cornea is a complication of _____
Answer: HSV-1
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Flashcard 158: Severe hypovolemia, tachyarrhythmias, high fever, and CNS dysfunction are suggestive of _____
Answer: thyroid storm
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* Raised heart watch and vibrating heart transmitter on chest (mislabeled in sketchy)
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Flashcard 159: What is the treatment for Goodpasture syndrome?
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Answer: Emergent plasmapheresis
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Flashcard 160: Does secondary adrenal insufficiency present with skin/mucosal hyperpigmentation?
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Answer: No, because ACTH levels are decreased
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