Cardiology — Flashcards

Following treatment of septic shock with antibiotics and steroid, patient deteriorates rapidly - cause? _____

What is the first sign in cardiac tamponade? _____

_____ conjunctivitis presents as follicular conjunctivitis, progresses to mixed papillary-follicular conjunctivitis, and may demonstrate corneal haziness with neovascularization

What is the likely diagnosis in a euvolemic patient with high serum osmolality and low urine osmolality? _____

What is the most common dermal manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome? _____

_____ syndrome is a combination of herpes zoster (shingles) and facial/vestibulocochlear nerve palsy

Guillain-Barré syndrome may cause autonomic dysfunction, which can cause _____ and other arrhythmias

Solitary Lung Nodule: 1) If Chest CT shows benign features, then _____ 2) If Chest CT shows "suspicious" features, then PET/biopsy 2) If Chest CT or patient has malignant features, then excision

Hint: next step

< 30 y.o. woman with breast lump, initially reassurance (watch/wait); if it persists, then get a(n) _____

Hint: what kind of imaging

Criteria for _____ readiness includes: - pH > 7.25 - Adequate oxygenation on minimal support (FiO2 < 40 and PEEP < 5) - Intact inspiratory effort and mental alertness to protect airway