Arrhythmias — Flashcards

Guillain-Barré syndrome is associated with _____ CSF protein, _____ CSF WBC, RBC, and glucose count

(+) PPD with (-) X-ray is managed with _____

Hint: next step

Can distal symptoms occur in polymyalgia rheumatica? _____

In addition to empiric antibiotics, what other medication should be administered to patients with suspected bacterial meningitis? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a rash that began as small papules and progressed to erythematous linear plaques with oozing yellow fluid (image below)? The patient was cleaning bushes around the house a few days prior to rash formation. _____

What CSF findings are associated with HSV encephalitis? Protein: _____ Glucose: _____ WBC: _____ RBC: _____

What is the diagnosis for an ECG with a Q wave in lead III, a constant PR interval of 0.15 seconds and every third P wave that is nonconducted? _____

Cardioversion in atrial fibrillation > 48 hours requires _____ and anticoagulation (warfarin or NOAC)

Hint: diagnostic test

How early can sickle cell pain crises occur, and why do they occur at that time? _____

What is the management for an unstable patient with bradycardia refractory to atropine? _____