Cardiology — Flashcards

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

Deep Tendon Reflexes _____ = hyperactive reflex (clonus)

Hint: #/4

What procedure is both diagnostic and therapeutic for septic arthritis? _____

A dip-and-plateau sign in the y-descent is found in: _____ _____

Hint: condition

Strep. pyogenes (group A) pharyngitis typically presents with: _____ fever _____ cough _____ rhinorrhea

Hint: (-)/(+)

Dietary modifications for the treatment of Ménière disease include decreased intake of _____, alcohol and salt

What other condition often coexists with polymyalgia rheumatica? _____

Patient presents with unilateral Cafe-au-lait spots, polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, precocious puberty, and multiple endocrine abnormalities. Diagnosis? _____

What secondary cause of hypertension is associated with epistaxis, tremor, and tachycardia? _____

- 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