Cardiology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Cardiology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Cardiology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 2301: Causes of _____ cardiomyopathy include amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, post-radiation fibrosis, and hemochromatosis
Answer: restrictive
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/cardiology/cardiomyopathy/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 2302: What is the likely diagnosis in a patient on a ventilator who develops hypotension, tachycardia, and unilateral absence of breath sounds?
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Answer: Tension pneumothorax
Extra: The clinical presentation of hypotension, tachycardia, and unilateral absence of breath sounds in a patient on positive pressure ventilation is diagnostic of a tension pneumothorax.
Mechanism:
- Positive pressure ventilation forces air into the pleural space.
- Increased intrapleural pressure causes mediastinal shift.
- Compression of the SVC/IVC leads to decreased venous return, decreased right ventricular filling, and subsequent obstructive shock (hypotension/tachycardia).
Flashcard 2303: Anticardiolipin, lupus anticoagulant, and anti-β2 glycoprotein are seen in _____
Answer: antiphospholipid syndrome
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/hematology-oncology/thrombophilia/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 2304: Small cell carcinoma is primarily treated with _____
Answer: chemotherapy
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org?ref=anki
Flashcard 2305: Where can psoriasis be commonly found?
_____
Answer: Scalp
Gluteal folds
Elbows
Knees
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/dermatology/papulosquamous/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 2306: Diabetes screening recommended in adults 35-70 who are _____
Answer: overweight/obese
Extra: The USPSTF (2021) recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults aged 35 to 70 years who have overweight or obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m², or ≥ 23 kg/m² in Asian Americans).
Flashcard 2307: Which form of polycythemia is associated with dehydration and burns?
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Answer: Relative polycythemia (hemoconcentration)
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/hematology-oncology/leukemia/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 2308: What is the recommended management for a patient with an acute DVT and contraindications to anticoagulation or recurrent VTE despite therapeutic anticoagulation?\n_____
Answer: IVC filter
Extra: IVC filters are indicated for patients with acute proximal DVT/PE who have a contraindication to anticoagulation (e.g., active bleeding, recent major surgery, hemorrhagic stroke) or for those who have recurrent VTE despite being on therapeutic anticoagulation.
Flashcard 2309: Management of mild-moderate sunburn is typically supportive (e.g. oral _____, topical aloe or cool compresses)
Answer: NSAIDs
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org?ref=anki
Flashcard 2310: What is the diagnosis and treatment of DVT (postop fever day 5)?
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Answer: Ultrasound and heparin
Extra: Post-op fever (The 5 W's):
1. Wind (Atelectasis/Pneumonia) - Days 1-2
2. Water (UTI) - Day 3
3. Walking (DVT/PE) - Day 5
4. Wound (Infection) - Day 7
5. Wonder drugs (Drug fever) - Day 10+
Reference: https://onlinemeded.org/spa/surgery-general/postop-fever/acquire
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