Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1791: What is the likely diagnosis in an African-American patient that presents with polyuria and nocturia? Serum Na+ levels and urinalysis are normal. _____

Answer: Hyposthenuria (secondary to sickle cell trait)

Flashcard 1792: ADPKD or ARPKD = _____ BP, so treat with _____

Answer: ↑

Flashcard 1793: Which type of testicular tumor secretes massive amounts of testosterone and estrogen, leading to precocious puberty and gynecomastia? _____

Answer: Leydig cell tumor

Flashcard 1794: What are the recommended cardiovascular screening tests in a healthy 52 year old male? _____

Answer: Hypertension: all adults (age 18 or older) Lipid screening: men >35 or women >45 Aspirin if 50-59 with >10% 10-year CVD risk

Extra: Sources:

Flashcard 1795: Alcohol and smoking = _____ risk of osteoporosis

Answer: ↑

Flashcard 1796: Hypertensive nephrosclerosis is one of the outcomes of ESRD _____

Answer: F

Flashcard 1797: Which thyroid imbalance presents with decreased heat production (cold intolerance)? _____

Answer: Hypothyroidism

Flashcard 1798: Hypertensive urgency = treated with _____ Hypertensive emergency = treated with _____

Answer: PO

Flashcard 1799: Chronic corticosteroid use can predispose to what MSK pathology? Osteoporosis and _____

Answer: Avascular necrosis

Flashcard 1800: How is septic shock treated? _____ (first-line), _____, and _____

Answer: IV fluids

Extra: Norepinephrine is the first-line vasopressor for septic shock. Dopamine is generally avoided due to an increased risk of arrhythmias and higher mortality compared to norepinephrine.