Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the management for K+ excretion in a patient with hyperkalemia due to chronic kidney disease, refractory to medication? _____

_____ hyperparathyroidism is due to chronic renal failure where the parathyroid becomes autonomous and secretes PTH all day, causing chronic hyperparathyroidism

Post-carotid endartectomy → intraparenchymal hemorrhage = _____

Hint: cause

_____ encephalitis = EEG changes such as high amplitude slow waves and periodic discharges in the temporal +/- frontal lobes

Hint: Bug

Activated protein C resistance is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

The etiology of acute bronchitis is _____ in > 90% of cases

Hint: viral/bacterial

Patients with _____thyroidism are at increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome

Hint: hypo/hyper

What are USPSTF recommendations for screening for lipid disorders? Men _____ and women _____ Adults _____ who are increased risk for cardiovascular disease (level B)

Hint: age

What is the chemotherapy regimen for small cell lung carcinoma? _____

Does fat embolism or alcohol withdrawal present with hypoxia? _____