Cardiology — Flashcards

Do absence seizures present with a postictal phase? _____

What is the recommended anti-hypertensive agent(s) for a patient with chronic kidney disease (regardless of age/race/proteinuria)? _____

Does carpal tunnel present with sensory loss in the forearm? _____

_____ is a bacterial infection causing distributive shock that may affect the skin, resulting in a(n) diffuse erythematous macular rash

Risk factor for AAA = _____ Risk factor for aortic dissection = _____

Hint: smoking/HTN

_____ may be used to manage individuals with severe hypothermia (core body temperature < 28°C [82°F])

Manifestations of _____: * Cafe-au-Lait Spots, Lisch Nodules (hamartomas on iris), axillary and inguinal freckling * Multiple Neurofibromas (peripheral nerve sheath tumors) * Painless nodules on/under skin * Scoliosis (1/3) * Optic gliomas (CN2 tumor)

Hint: disease

The most common cause of hypothyroidism that is non-iatrogenic = _____

Malignant pleural effusions are _____

Hint: transudative/exudative

LDL < 70 and no disease = _____

Hint: statin/no statin