Cardiology — Flashcards

_____ syndrome is a pathology of the spinal nerve roots (distal to the conus medullaris) that results in asymmetric motor weakness

What is the treatment of choice for an HIV patient with Pneumocystis pneumonia and a PaO2 of 54 mmHg (normal 75-105 mmHg)? _____

ACE inhibitors slow the progression of diabetic _____

What is the immediate treatment for severe hypercalcemia (> 14mg/dL or symptomatic)? _____

Rapid lowering of glucose in DKA can lead to _____

Hint: neurological problem

What is the FENa and urine [Na] in acute tubular necrosis (intrinsic renal failure)? _____

A(n) _____ is indicated for severe or refractory post-lumbar puncture headaches from CSF leak syndrome

What is the most common cause of constrictive pericarditis in the United States? _____

Aortic stenosis may cause _____ as RBCs are damaged while crossing the calcified valve, producing schistocytes

β-blockers are a first line treatment for essential _____

Hint: physical symptom