Cardiology — Flashcards

LDL < 70 and no disease = _____

Hint: statin/no statin

What is the next step in management for a patient with a clean or minor wound and an uncertain immunization history or <3 tetanus doses? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a young adult female with stroke-like symptoms and a positive RPR test despite no clinical evidence of syphilis? _____

Nonblanching petechiae and palpable purpura = _____

Hint: bacteria

Once a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis is established, patients should receive a CT or MRI of the chest to evaluate for _____

What is an appropriate prophylactic regimen to help prevent tumor lysis syndrome? _____

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

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

Malignant pleural effusions are _____

Hint: transudative/exudative

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