Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1691: What is the recommended treatment for patients with primary hyperaldosteronism that are poor surgical candidates? _____

Answer: Aldosterone antagonists (e.g. spironolactone, eplerenone)

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org/spa/endocrinology/adrenals/acquire?ref=anki 

Flashcard 1692: Atrial septal defects are usually asymptomatic, but may present with a(n) _____ on cardiac auscultation, and rarely _____ HTN and _____ syndrome

Answer: fixed split S2

Flashcard 1693: Patient's asthma not well controlled on an albuterol inhaler alone (step 1 therapy) is managed with _____

Answer: low-dose ICS should be added

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org/spa/pulmonology/asthma/acquire?ref=anki 

Flashcard 1694: ↑↑ Hematocrit and ↓ EPO is suggestive of _____

Answer: polycythemia vera

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org/spa/surgery?ref=anki 

Flashcard 1695: How can anorexia affect the CVS? _____

Answer: Through electrolyte imbalances

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org?ref=anki 

Flashcard 1696: Following splenectomy, an adult should be vaccinated in the following manner: PCV13: _____ after PPSV23: _____ after Meningococcal: _____ after Hib: _____ after

Answer: 2 weeks

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org?ref=anki 

Flashcard 1697: What is the likely diagnosis in a diabetic patient with a severely deformed foot? X-ray shows bony destruction, increased bone density (sclerosis), osteophytes, and loss of joint spaces. _____

Answer: Charcot joint (neurogenic arthropathy)

Extra: Charcot joint (neurogenic arthropathy) is characterized by the '6 Ds' on X-ray: Distension, Density (increased), Destruction, Debris, Dislocation, and Disorganization. It results from loss of sensation and proprioception (neuropathy), leading to repetitive microtrauma.

Flashcard 1698: What is the likely diagnosis in a hemodynamically unstable patient that presents with fever, vomiting, and a diffuse erythematous rash (erythroderma) on the trunk and extremities? The patient recently had nasal packing for nosebleed or was using tampons. _____

Answer: Toxic shock syndrome

Extra: https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease?ref=anki

Flashcard 1699: 24-hour urine cortisol measurement is an appropriate diagnostic test for suspected adrenal insufficiency _____

Answer: F

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org/spa/endocrinology/adrenals/acquire?ref=anki 

Flashcard 1700: _____ is proven to prolong life in hypoxemic COPD patients (< 88%, 55 mmHg)

Answer: Oxygen

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org/spa/pulmonology/copd/acquire?ref=anki