Cardiology — Flashcards

Does conus medullaris syndrome present with upper or lower motor neuron symptoms? _____

Prosthetic valve = ↑ risk of thromboembolism due to prosthetic valve _____

Hint: MOA

_____ = patchy infiltrates occurring < 1 day post-trauma _____ = bilateral infiltrates occurring 1-2 days after trauma

Hint: ARDS/pulmonary contusion

Is smoking cessation associated with a mortality benefit in patients with COPD? _____

High likelihood of PE, what to do first? _____

Hint: Anticoagulate/CTA

What is the management for a hospital-bound patient who develops burn wound sepsis? _____

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Hint: dx

What enzyme is often elevated in patients with Pneumocystis pneumonia? _____

What is the creatinine/albumin ratio in diabetic patients is an indication for ACE inhibitors? _____mg/g

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with pitting edema and leg pain that is worse in the evening accompanied by varicose veins and skin ulceration? _____