Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1281: What is the next step in management for a patient with a "likely" probability of DVT (modified Wells score ≥ 2)?\n_____

Answer: Compression ultrasonography

Extra: D-dimer is used to rule out DVT in patients with an unlikely pretest probability (Wells < 2). If the D-dimer is positive or the pretest probability is likely (Wells ≥ 2), compression ultrasonography is the preferred initial test.

Flashcard 1282: Myxedema is non-pitting edema due to accumulation of glycosaminoglycans associated with _____thyroidism

Answer: hypo

Flashcard 1283: What is the likely diagnosis in a diabetic patient that presents with ptosis and a "down and out" pupil that is normal-sized and reactive? _____

Answer: Ischemic CN III palsy

Flashcard 1284: Nephrotic syndrome and SLE is suggestive of _____

Answer: membranous nephropathy

Flashcard 1285: How does septic shock affect the following? PCWP: _____ Cardiac index, early: _____ SVR: _____ MvO2: _____

Answer: normal or decreased

Flashcard 1286: Continuous murmur that disappears with flexion of head or in supine position = _____

Answer: venous hum

Flashcard 1287: The ophthalmoplegia in Graves disease may cause decreased _____ and _____

Answer: convergence

Flashcard 1288: What type of interventions are recommended to prevent falls in community-dwelling adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk of falling: _____

Answer: Exercise/PT

Flashcard 1289: Pts with thyroid nodules that are _____ are more likely to be cancer

Answer: euthyroid

Flashcard 1290: Bilateral proximal muscle weakness and rash (heliotrope, Shawl sign, malar, Gottron sign) is suggestive of _____

Answer: dermatomyositis