Cardiology — Flashcards

Ischemic strokes are generally classified as being of _____ or _____ origin

Diagnosis of polymyositis or dermatomyositis is made with _____ and confirmed with muscle biopsy

Hint: diagnostic tool

Which stroke subtype is characterized by abrupt neurological symptoms that are typically maximal at the start? _____

What is the next step in management for a patient that has primary amenorrhea and a dysfunctional endocrine axis, but intact uterus? _____

_____ is managed with ABVD chemotherapy regimen _____ is managed with R-CHOP therapy

Hint: condition

Herniated disc pain usually is _____, radiating along the thigh to below the knee (sciatica)

Hint: type of pain

What is the best initial therapy for osteoporosis? _____

Outpatient therapy is appropriate for patients with a CURB-65 score _____

After the initial presentation of an ischemic stroke, what additional tests should you do to assess for a cause? _____ to assess for atrial fibrillation/MI _____ to assess for any infected cardiac valves or thrombi in heart _____ to assess for carotid stenosis

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