Arrhythmias — Flashcards

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

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

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient with a history of significant sun exposure that presents with a rough/flaky lesion? It does not itch or bleed. _____

HSV-1 is a Herpesvirus that may cause edema and hemorrhagic necrosis of the _____ lobe of the brain

What is the empiric treatment for ehrlichiosis? _____

_____ is seizure activitiy for > 5 - 30 minutes (continuous or intermittent) without regain of conscious, resulting in brain injury and possibly death

_____ is an immune-mediated disorder that primarily affects the thoracic spinal cord

What is the recommended treatment for patients with a CHA2DS2-VASc score > 2? _____

People who have _____ burns are at risk of arrhythmias, posterior shoulder dislocation, and demyelination

What is the initial treatment of choice for a patient with persistent tachyarrhythmia with associated hemodynamic instability? _____