Cardiology — Flashcards

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

Mild uncomplicated pyelonephritis = _____ complicated pyelonephritis = _____

Hint: oral/IV

Smoking cessation in COPD will reverse the lung damage _____

Hint: T/F

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

Shock is defined as systolic BP < _____ or urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hr

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

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

Embolization leading to acute mesenteric ischemia usually occurs in which artery? _____

Which 2 adult vaccines are recommended for all COPD patients? _____