Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1981: Palpation of a tender "cord" = _____ vein thrombosis

Answer: superficial

Flashcard 1982: A differential time to positivity greater than _____ indicates that the source of the bloodstream infection is most likely a(n) central line

Answer: 2 hours

Flashcard 1983: Which trace mineral deficiency manifests as thyroid dysfunction and cardiomyopathy? _____

Answer: Selenium deficiency

Flashcard 1984: Erysipelas may be accompanied by _____, presenting as red streaks radiating along the course of lymphatic vessels

Answer: lymphangitis

Flashcard 1985: Constipation, ↓ reflexes/muscle weakness and bradycardia is most likely caused by _____

Answer: hypothyroidism

Flashcard 1986: Chronic kidney disease → ↓ _____ → anemia

Answer: EPO

Flashcard 1987: What is the recommended treatment for post-surgical DVT in a patient with ESRD? _____

Answer: Unfractionated heparin followed by warfarin (for at least 3 months)

Flashcard 1988: What is the most important intervention for preventing contrast-induced nephropathy? _____

Answer: Adequate IV hydration

Extra: also avoid nephrotoxic NSAIDs that will further vasoconstrict

Flashcard 1989: What is the treatment of androgen insensitivity syndrome (phenotypic female with 46-XY)? _____

Answer: Bilateral gonadectomy after puberty

Extra: gonad-stimulated puberty helps attain adult height (the testes still produce testosterone); cryptorchid gonads have a small risk of developing into a dysgerminoma or gonadoblastoma after puberty and thus should be removed

Flashcard 1990: Diabetes and microalbuminuria = add _____

Answer: ACE-I