Arrhythmias — Flashcards

What is the cause of premature ventricular contractions in a patient with a high pCO2? _____

What is the management for a patient with premature atrial complexes? _____

_____ syndrome is a pathology of the lower spinal cord that results in severe back pain

Multiple P wave morphologies, irregular HR and associated with lung disease (e.g. COPD) = _____

Hint: arrhythmia

Does polymyalgia rheumatica present with muscle weakness or pain/stiffness? What about polymyositis? _____

Herpes encephalitis presents with: _____ lymphocytes and RBCs _____ glucose _____ protein

The unpleasant awareness of one's own heartbeat that can feel like a fluttering or pounding in the chest: _____

What is the management for a patient with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and newly diagnosed atrial flutter? _____

Symmetric distal sensory loss or burning sensation associated with motor weakness = _____

Hint: syndrome

If pt has a rise in PSA w/o sxs or mets, what is the treatment? _____