Cardiology — Flashcards

Can absence seizures present with automatisms? _____

Lemierre's syndrome refers to infectious thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and most often develops as a complication of a bacterial _____ infection in young, otherwise healthy adults

Staging is important and the strongest predictor of prognosis for _____ lymphoma

Hint: Hodgkin/Non-Hodgkin

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? _____

IgM-mediated hemolytic anemia is commonly associated with _____ infection and infectious mononucleosis

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

Hypernatremia is due to loss of _____

Painful/tender thyroid is seen with _____

Hint: condition

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with fever, weight loss, an early diastolic murmur, and a left atrial mass on echocardiography? _____

_____ is a complication in up to 1% of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis