Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1741: What is the likely source of an androgen-secreting tumor in a female with elevated testosterone and elevated dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) levels? _____

Answer: Adrenal tumor

Flashcard 1742: qSOFA criteria requires ≥ 2 of the following:\n- RR ≥ _____\n- SBP ≤ 100\n- Altered mental status

Answer: 22

Extra: qSOFA (quick Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment) is used to identify patients outside the ICU with suspected infection who are at high risk for poor outcomes. \n\nCriteria:\n- Respiratory rate ≥ 22/min\n- Altered mental status (GCS < 15)\n- Systolic blood pressure ≤ 100 mmHg

Flashcard 1743: Is organ donation contraindicated from patients with HIV infection? _____

Answer: No

Flashcard 1744: Which type of lung cancer is associated with hypercalcemia (ectopic PTHrP production)? _____

Answer: Squamous cell carcinoma

Flashcard 1745: What is the treatment for massive, life-threatening pulmonary embolism? _____

Answer: Thrombolytics (e.g., tPA) or thrombectomy

Flashcard 1746: Orthostatic hypotension is managed with _____

Answer: rehydrate

Flashcard 1747: Acute myocardial infarction may also present with a new-onset _____ bundle branch block

Answer: left

Flashcard 1748: _____ is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death within 2 days of acute MI

Answer: Ventricular fibrillation

Flashcard 1749: What is the diagnosis in a patient with HIV, decreased lower limb sensation, and numbness and pinpricks in his feet? _____

Answer: Peripheral neuropathy

Flashcard 1750: What is the treatment of choice for Parkinson's disease patients that are functional AND under 70 years old? _____

Answer: Dopamine agonists (e.g. pramipexole, ropinirole)