Cardiology — Flashcards

_____ hyperparathyroidism is due to chronic renal failure where the parathyroid glands become autonomous and secrete PTH all day, causing hypercalcemia

Does a graded exercise therapy reduce mortality in patients with peripheral artery disease? _____

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

Hint: age

Telangiectasia is a feature of carcinoid tumors _____

Hint: T/F

Imaging modality of choice to examine the entire urinary tract: _____

Muscle Strength Evaluation _____ = movement, but not against gravity

Hint: #/5

Systolic ejection murmur cresc/decresc, louder w/ squatting, softer w/ valsalva, and pulsus parvus et tardus _____

Hint: murmur

_____ presents in young patients (<50 years old)

Hint: Giant cell arteritis or temporomandibular disorder

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, aka _____ is pain after a(n) _____

Screening for high blood pressure should be performed annually in patients _____

Hint: age