Cardiology — Flashcards

Which form of polycythemia is associated with ectopic EPO production (e.g. malignancy, hydronephrosis)? _____

Prothrombin 20210A mutation = ↑ risk of _____

Hint: bleeding/thrombosis

Tumor lysis syndrome is most common with treatment of _____ and acute lymphoblastic leukemia

What is the diagnosis in a patient with hypothyroidism and myasthenia gravis who presents with shallow respirations, tachypnea, and tachycardia? _____

Three associated cardiac problems with Marfan: _____

Systemic lupus erythematosus flare during pregnancy is distinguished from preeclampsia by the presence of _____ on urinalysis and classic symptoms of SLE (e.g. joint pain, malar rash)

_____ present with bilateral pressure that radiates to the neck and are muscular in origin

Extrinsic causes of restrictive lung disease are characterized by a(n) _____ DLCO

History of acute rheumatic fever but currently asymptomatic - need prophylaxis? _____

What is the best test to differentiate asthma from COPD? _____