Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1641: Ventilator Settings: PEEP: Ventilator provides a pressure of gas at the end of breathing cycle to keep _____ open; important in ARDS

Answer: alveoli

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Flashcard 1642: Why does normocytic anemia in a patient with CKD occur? _____

Answer: Decreased production of EPO by renal peritubular cells

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Flashcard 1643: Painful/tender thyroid is seen with _____

Answer: subacute (De Quervain) thyroiditis

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Flashcard 1644: What is the recommended treatment for neurologic or cardiac manifestations of Lyme disease? _____

Answer: IV ceftriaxone

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Flashcard 1645: Which superficial bacterial skin infection is characterized by pustules and **honey-colored crusting**? _____

Answer: Impetigo

Extra: Caused by *Staphylococcus aureus* or *Streptococcus pyogenes*. Treatment: Topical **mupirocin** (if localized) or oral antibiotics like cephalexin (if widespread).

Flashcard 1646: Acromegaly = diagnosed with _____

Answer: serum IGF-1

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Flashcard 1647: A patient complaining of dizziness that manifests upon head movement states that the sensation lasts for < 1 min. The Dix-Hallpike maneuver yields rotary nystagmus during physical examination. What type of peripheral vertigo is the likely diagnosis? _____

Answer: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

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Flashcard 1648: What is the most sensitive test for differentiating adrenal adenoma and bilateral adrenal hyperplasia in patients without a discrete unilateral adrenal mass on imaging? _____

Answer: Adrenal venous sampling

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Flashcard 1649: Lupus is commonly associated with serositis, which can manifest as _____ and _____

Answer: pericarditis

Flashcard 1650: If a patient with septic shock fails to respond to IV fluids, then _____ should be started to improve perfusion

Answer: vasopressors (e.g., norepinephrine)

Extra: Norepinephrine is the first-line vasopressor for septic shock. Dopamine is generally avoided as a first-line agent due to an increased risk of tachyarrhythmias.