Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1031: Cavernous sinus syndrome may present with decreased _____ and/or maxillary sensation

Answer: corneal

Flashcard 1032: What kidney complication may be associated with bacterial endocarditis? _____

Answer: Glomerulonephritis

Flashcard 1033: Hypothyroidism may be treated with _____

Answer: thyroid hormone replacement therapy (e.g. levothyroxine, triiodothyronine)

Extra: Titrate the dose until TSH levels are normal, indicating right amount of (-) feedback from T4/T3

Flashcard 1034: Does Pneumocystis pneumonia show consolidations on chest xray? _____

Answer: No

Flashcard 1035: What is the treatment for Bartonella henselae in the immuno-competent (cat scratch disease)? _____

Answer: Azithromycin

Flashcard 1036: Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when at least _____ of the 5 following criteria are met: 1. Abdominal obesity (waist circumference > 40 inches in males, > 35 inches in females) 2. Fasting glucose (≥ 100 mg/dL) 3. Blood pressure (≥ 130/85 mmHg) 4. Triglycerides (≥ 150 mg/dL) 5. HDL cholesterol (< 40 mg/dL in men, < 50 mg/dL in women)

Answer: 3

Extra: Metabolic Syndrome Criteria (ATP III): 1. Waist circumference: > 102 cm (40 in) in men or > 88 cm (35 in) in women 2. Triglycerides: ≥ 150 mg/dL (or on drug treatment) 3. HDL cholesterol: < 40 mg/dL in men or < 50 mg/dL in women (or on drug treatment) 4. Blood pressure: ≥ 130 mmHg systolic or ≥ 85 mmHg diastolic (or on drug treatment) 5. Fasting glucose: ≥ 100 mg/dL (or on drug treatment)

Flashcard 1037: Common causes of death in SLE patients include _____ failure, infection, and cardiovascular disease

Answer: renal

Flashcard 1038: Thyroid nodules may be studied using _____ radioactive uptake studies

Answer: 131I

Flashcard 1039: Treatment of cystine kidney stones involves _____ of urine and a low-sodium diet

Answer: alkalinization

Flashcard 1040: What type of white blood cell is elevated in Churg-Strauss syndrome? _____

Answer: Eosinophils