Cardiology — Flashcards

In the absence of SIADH, can infusion of normal saline cause hyponatremia? _____

What is the next step in management for an unstable patient with suspected vertebral osteomyelitis and focal neurologic deficits? _____

What is the treatment for a patient with fibromuscular dysplasia with renal artery stenosis? _____

Guillain-Barré is managed with _____ or _____

Hint: treatment

High-intensity statins are recommended for: 1) Patients ≤ 75 years old with clinical _____ 2) Patients with LDL ≥ _____ 3) Patients aged 40-75 with 10-year ASCVD risk _____

Hint: disease

_____ = morning stiffness > 1 hour

Hint: RA/OA

Common viral causes of meningitis include _____ and HSV-2

What are the **USPSTF** screening guidelines for mammogram in patients with average risk of breast cancer?\n_____

_____: infection of lung parenchyma caused by agents that include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites

Chylothorax is differentiated from other causes of exudative pleural effusion by its milky-white color and elevated _____ levels