Cardiology — Flashcards

How do you treat ARDS postoperatively? _____ and _____

What is the likely cause of persistent mild thrombocytosis in a patient with a history of blunt abdominal trauma? _____

Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia presents in women with _____ hyper-androgen features (acne, hirsutism)

Hint: acute/chronic

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with hematuria a few days after an upper respiratory infection with normal complement levels? _____

Thrombosis and history of miscarriages is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Non-life-threatening PE is managed with _____ Life-threatening PE (e.g. RBBB, hypotension, syncope) is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

_____ is due to blockage of the eccrine sweat ducts in the setting of increased heat or humidity

Apex (Left Decubitus; Bell): Identify the heart sound occurring during **early diastole** (rapid ventricular filling phase): _____

What is the best screening test for primary hyperaldosteronism? _____

Prior to dental procedures, antibiotic prophylaxis should be given if the patient has a medical history of _____