Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the gold standard confirmatory test for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia? _____

Why does normocytic anemia in a patient with CKD occur? _____

Hypoparathyroidism can lead to calcifications in the _____

Hint: brain structure

Painful/tender thyroid is seen with _____

Hint: condition

What is the recommended treatment for neurologic or cardiac manifestations of Lyme disease? _____

Lupus is commonly associated with serositis, which can manifest as _____ and _____

Hint: heart

Acromegaly = diagnosed with _____

Hint: test

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a history of prostate cancer that presents with severe back pain, decreased lower extremity DTRs, and urinary retention? _____

Normal pressure hydrocephalus presents with the triad of _____, _____, and _____, that improves with serial lumbar punctures and is treated with a(n) VP shunt

Can absence seizures present with automatisms? _____