Arrhythmias — Flashcards

Duration of **induction therapy** for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis: _____ weeks

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

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

How do patients with hyperthyroidism get hypercalcemia? _____

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

Hint: herpesvirus associated disease

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

_____ = increased WBCs in blood

Hint: Leukemia/Lymphoma

Primary HSV typically _____

Hint: outcome

Radionuclide scans may be done for thyroid nodules in the setting of a(n) _____

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