Cardiology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Cardiology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Cardiology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 161: Fibromuscular dysplasia results in the irregular thickening of medium/large arteries which manifests as a "_____" appearance on imaging
Answer: string of beads
Extra: FA 2019 changes this to >130/80
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Flashcard 162: Does anemia persist following splenectomy in a patient with hereditary spherocytosis?
_____
Answer: No
Extra:
* Splenic macrophages destroy sphereocytes
* Sharp farming implements: splenectomy is a treatment for EXTRAvascular hemolysis
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Flashcard 163: The causes of high anion gap metabolic acidosis may be remembered with the mnemonic MUDPILES:
M: _____
U: uremia
D: diabetic ketoacidosis
P: propylene glycol
I: iron tablets or isoniazid
L: lactic acidosis
E: ethylene glycol (-> oxalic acid)
S: salicylates (late)
Answer: methanol (formic acid)
Extra:
* ferric ions become hydrated and release protons -> metabolic acidosis
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Flashcard 164: Streptococcus pyogenes may present with "honeycomb-like" crusts on the skin known as non-_____ _____
Answer: bullous
Extra:
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Flashcard 165: SLE is characterized by _____ levels of CH50
Answer: decreased
Extra:
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Flashcard 166: Anemia is classified as _____ when the MCV > 100 μm3
Answer: macrocytic
Extra:
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Flashcard 167: Adrenal gland carcinoma and ectopic aldosterone-secreting tumors (kidney, ovaries) may cause _____ hyperaldosteronism
Answer: primary
Extra:
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Flashcard 168: Inappropriate absolute polycythemia is characterized by _____ EPO
Answer: increased
Extra:
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Flashcard 169: Turbulent flow in a blood vessel causes audible vibrations known as _____
Answer: bruits or murmurs
Extra:
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Flashcard 170: If a patient with ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome has increased ACTH secretion following a CRH stimulation test, the most likely cause of their syndrome is _____
Answer: Cushing disease
Extra:
* Corticotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test -> ACTH secreting pituitary adenoma increases production of ACTH
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