Arrhythmias — Flashcards

Flashcard 171: Cannon A Waves are caused by _____ Cannon A Waves are distinguished from large A waves because large A waves occur _____

Answer: contraction of the right atrium against a closed tricuspid valve (AV block, PVC, Vtach)

Flashcard 172: Carotid sinus massage is used in which kind of arrhythmia? _____

Answer: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)

Flashcard 173: How do patients with hyperthyroidism get hypercalcemia? _____

Answer: Bone turnover via increased T3 stimulation

Flashcard 174: What thyroid disorder is associated with atrial fibrillation (causing palpitations/dizziness)? _____

Answer: Hyperthyroidism

Extra: Thus patients with new-onset AF should have TSH and free T4 levels measured

Flashcard 175: Swollen posterior cervical lymph nodes, swollen spleen, and pharyngitis may indicate _____

Answer: mononucleosis (EBV)

Flashcard 176: What is the treatment of choice for acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis with disabling neurologic symptoms? _____

Answer: Corticosteroids

Flashcard 177: What is the management for female pattern hair loss? _____

Answer: Topical minoxidil

Flashcard 178: Primary HSV typically _____

Answer: resolves spontaneously within 2-3 weeks

Extra: Primary infections are typically more severe and longer-lasting (approx. 2-3 weeks) than recurrent episodes (approx. 1 week).

Flashcard 179: What is the treatment for a patient with asymptomatic atrial premature beats (APBs) at the time of ECG recording? _____

Answer: Reassurance

Flashcard 180: The duration of allergic conjunctivitis is _____

Answer: 30min to seasonal