Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that presents with back pain after carrying heavy packages? Physical exam reveals paravertebral tenderness. (most common cause of acute back pain) _____

What is the initial treatment for a macroprolactinoma (> 10mm) or symptomatic microprolactinoma? _____

Consolidation of the lung results in _____ breath sounds, _____ tactile fremitus, and _____ to percussion (e.g. lobar pneumonia)

Hint: increased/decreased

Patients should receive a low- to moderate-dose statin for the prevention of CVD events and mortality when all of the following criteria are met: 1) Ages _____ 2) _____ or more CVD risk factors 3) A calculated 10-year risk of cardiovascular event of _____

Is weight loss or exercise more important to reduce risk of osteoarthritis? _____

What would the platelet count and bleeding time show for uremia-induced platelet dysfunction? Platelet count = _____ Bleeding time = _____

Severe unilateral headache and jaw claudication is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

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

What is the recommended treatment for severe, stage III COPD? _____

Pursed-lip breathing is seen in _____

Hint: condition