Arrhythmias — Flashcards

Flashcard 291: Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS): - Minimal to no axillary or pubic hair development occurs due to _____

Answer: peripheral androgen resistance

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Flashcard 292: Low risk population (+) PPD: ≥ _____ mm Mid risk population (+) PPD: ≥ _____ mm High risk population (+) PPD: ≥ _____ mm

Answer: 15

Extra: Interpretation of the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) / PPD. Note that the cutoff is 'greater than or equal to'.

Flashcard 293: Cryptococcus presents with signs of increased _____ due to the fungi clogging the arachnoid villi

Answer: intracranial pressure

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Flashcard 294: Intranodal block (at AV node) = 1st degree AV block or _____

Answer: 2nd degree AV block Mobitz type 1 (Wenckebach)

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Flashcard 295: What is the recommended treatment for primary syphilis in a non-pregnant patient with a severe penicillin allergy (e.g. anaphylaxis)? _____

Answer: Oral doxycycline

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease/genital-ulcers/acquire?ref=anki a 4-fold decrease in antibody titers at 6-12 months indicates treatment success

Flashcard 296: Which arrhythmia is characterized on ECG by a premature, abnormal P wave followed by a (usually) narrow QRS complex and a **non-compensatory** pause? Answer: _____

Answer: Premature atrial complexes (PACs)

Flashcard 297: _____ is characterized by painless papules with a roughened skin texture; treatment includes keratolytics (e.g. salicylic acid, urea).

Answer: Keratosis pilaris

Flashcard 298: Do premature ventricular complexes resemble typical ventricular contractions on ECG? _____

Answer: No, they present as a wide QRS

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Flashcard 299: What type of AV block involves completely regular RR intervals with dissociated P and QRS complexes? _____

Answer: 3rd degree AV block

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Flashcard 300: What is the most common indication for placement of a permanent pacemaker? _____

Answer: Symptomatic bradyarrhythmias (w/o a reversible cause) e.g. AV block or sick sinus syndrome

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