Cardiology — Flashcards

In patients with SLE, thrombocytopenia may manifest through _____-mediated peripheral destruction

Symptoms of intracranial hypertension _____ with leaning forward, Valsalva, cough

Hint: worsen/better

What is the next step in management for a healthy patient with 16-mm induration at 48 hours following PPD testing, normal chest X-ray, and no acid-fast bacilli? _____

Klinefelter syndrome presents with _____ body hair

Meralgia paresthetica can be improved by losing _____ or wearing looser clothes

Lupus nephritis next step before treatment? _____

What cause of stroke progresses acutely over minutes/hours with early onset of focal neurologic symptoms and increased signs of intracranial pressure (e.g. headache, vomiting, bradycardia)? _____

Horner's syndrome and upper extremity pain is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

What viral pathogens are most commonly associated with viral myocarditis? _____

Prostate cancer = _____

Hint: greatest risk factor