Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1181: Pseudoaneurysm is a local vascular complication of cardiac catheterization characterized by a(n) _____ bruit and painful, pulsatile mass

Answer: systolic

Extra: diastolic pressure equalizes between the artery and the confined hematoma

Flashcard 1182: What is the recommended screening protocol for abdominal aortic aneurysm? _____

Answer: One-time abdominal ultrasound for men who have ever smoked aged 65-75 years

Flashcard 1183: Osteoarthritis classically presents with joint pain that _____ during the day

Answer: worsens

Flashcard 1184: Albuterol/ipratropium nebulizer is used for acute _____

Answer: asthma attacks

Flashcard 1185: What imaging modality is used to confirm the diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta? _____

Answer: Echocardiogram

Flashcard 1186: Treatment of acute adrenal insufficiency includes _____ or _____ with aggressive fluid support

Answer: hydrocortisone

Flashcard 1187: Which lung cancer is associated with SIADH as a paraneoplastic syndrome? _____

Answer: Small cell carcinoma

Flashcard 1188: C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency results in _____ and pts should not use _____

Answer: hereditary angioedema

Flashcard 1189: The autosomal dominant form of polycystic kidney disease typically presents in _____

Answer: young adults

Flashcard 1190: _____ is the best measure of fluid resuscitation.

Answer: Urine output