Arrhythmias — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that presents with muscle cramps/weakness and hyporeflexia with U waves and broad, flat T waves on ECG? _____

Ventricullar fibrillation is managed with _____

Hint: next step

Unstable WPW = cardioversion Stable WPW = _____ or ibutilide

What is the recommended tetanus prophylaxis in an adult that suffers a severe wound after stepping on rusty nails? He is uncertain of his vaccination history. _____

What is the first-line therapy for conscious and stable patients with torsades de pointes? _____

Which genital infection is characterized by tender, small ulcers with an erythematous base and mild lymphadenopathy? _____

Treatment for alopecia areata? _____

Stable ventricular tachycardia is managed with _____ or lidocaine Unstable ventricular tachycardia is managed with _____ Pulseless ventricular tachycardia is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

For a first time seizure, order an EEG and CT scan and consider the VITAMINS mnemonic to identify a cause: V_____ I_____ T_____ A_____ Metabolic Ingestion or wIthdrawal Neoplasm PSych

Urine pH < 5.5 and hypokalemia = _____

Hint: renal tubular acidosis