Cardiology — Flashcards

Pt has muddy brown casts on U/A, high Cr despite normal urine output. Now his Cr continues to rise, but his urine output is next to nothing. His U/A shows blood, but no RBC: _____ _____

Hint: Diagnosis?

What is the likely diagnosis in a woman with a history of transient ischemic attacks and recurrent miscarriages? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a young patient with a heavy smoking history that presents with ulcers/gangrene of the distal fingers and toes? _____

Patients with COPD and signs of right heart failure or hematocrit > 55% should be started on home oxygen if PaO2 < _____ mmHg or SaO2 < _____%

hCG = _____ thyroid function

Hint: ↑↓↔

Red hot swollen joint is managed with _____

Hint: next step

Coronary angiography is reserved for patients with: - _____ - Stable angina with a high pretest probability of CAD - Stable angina with intermediate pretest probability and abnormal cardiac stress test results

What is the most common cause of death in dialysis and renal transplant patients? _____

The HPV vaccine is typically administered beginning at age 11 - 12 and is recommended for everyone up until age _____

What is the recommended treatment for patients with primary hyperaldosteronism that are poor surgical candidates? _____