Cardiology — Flashcards

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

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

Carvallo Sign: _____ = ↑ venous return (↑ right sided heart sounds)

Hint: inspiration/expiration

Black and elderly patients respond well to _____ and long-acting dihydropyridine CCBs for treatment of primary hypertension

In knee osteoarthritis, exercises to strengthen the quadriceps muscles can reduce abnormal loading on the joint and protect the _____ from further stress

Toxic shock syndrome is a form of distributive shock that may affect the CNS, resulting in _____

What is the recommended treatment for type IV renal tubular acidosis? _____

(+) QRS in lead I (+) QRS in lead II frontal axis = _____

Hint: alignment

_____ shock = generalized vasodilation due to spinal trauma and low CO

What is the likely diagnosis in a young adult that presents with headache, fatigue, persistent dry cough, and mild sore throat? There is a faint macular rash on the arms/legs and increased interstitial markings on CXR. _____