Arrhythmias — Flashcards

Flashcard 71: Atrial flutter typically has a 4:1 "_____" pattern appearance on ECG

Answer: sawtooth

Flashcard 72: Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (de Quervain) may initially present with _____, which typically is followed by a brief _____ state

Answer: hyperthyroidism

Extra: The transient hyperthyroidism is due to the release of preformed hormone ('spillage') from inflamed follicles. High ESR and CRP are characteristic findings in de Quervain thyroiditis.

Flashcard 73: Which thyroid disorder causes hyperexcitability, hyperreflexia, and irritability in adulthood? _____

Answer: Hyperthyroidism

Flashcard 74: Holiday Heart Syndrome describes the precipitation of _____ after excessive alcohol consumption

Answer: atrial fibrillation

Flashcard 75: What initial tests should be performed in a patient with suspected adrenal insufficiency? 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____

Answer: Morning serum cortisol

Flashcard 76: While lightning injuries are rare, the most common cause of death is a(n) _____

Answer: arrhythmia

Flashcard 77: Compression of the _____ nerve (e.g. vertebral disc herniation), results in an absent ankle reflex

Answer: S1

Flashcard 78: Sideroblastic anemia may be caused by vitamin _____ deficiency

Answer: B6

Extra: Other:

Flashcard 79: B-ALL has a(n) _____ response to chemotherapy

Answer: excellent

Extra: Other:

Flashcard 80: Cladribine is primarily indicated for _____ Leukemia

Answer: Hairy Cell