Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the preferred method for diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease in symptomatic patients? _____

Lupus is commonly associated with _____

Hint: cardiac manifestation

_____ race and increasing _____ = ↑ risk of breast cancer

_____thorax = dullness on percussion _____thorax = hyperresonance on percussion

Hint: Pneumo/Hemo

Patient presents with skin hyperpigmentation, hypotension, and fatigue _____

Dilated bronchi and recurrent infections is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Gottron's papules and Heliotrope Rash is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Dyslipidemia is diagnosed if LDL _____ and/or if HDL levels < 40 mg/dL

- If you have hyperkalemia associated with ECG changes, first step is to stabilize _____ by administering IV calcium gluconate - Then administer insulin + glucose in order to quickly shift K+ into cells

What is the management for patients with carbon monoxide poisoning? _____