Cardiology — Flashcards

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

hCG = _____ thyroid function

Hint: ↑↓↔

Best diagnostic modality for outpatient asthmatic patient? _____ Other, ways to diagnose asthma? Expected results? _____

Hypertension, metabolic alkalosis, hypokalemia: _____

Hint: diagnosis?

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. _____

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. _____

How can anorexia affect the CVS? _____

Does the DASH diet or decreasing dietary sodium decrease blood pressure more? _____

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

Skin hyperpigmentation and ↑ androgen implies ACTH-_____ Cushing's Syndrome