Cardiology — Flashcards

Anticardiolipin, lupus anticoagulant, and anti-β2 glycoprotein are seen in _____

Hint: syndrome

Where can psoriasis be commonly found? _____

Management of mild-moderate sunburn is typically supportive (e.g. oral _____, topical aloe or cool compresses)

What blunt chest trauma complication presents with a triad of hypotension, distended neck veins, and distant heart sounds? _____

Small cell carcinoma is primarily treated with _____

Hint: chemotherapy/radiation

What position reduces atelectasis in the posterior lung (where most of the lung mass is located)? _____

Pt has muddy brown casts on U/A, high Cr despite normal urine output .Now his Cr continues to rise, but his urine output is next to nothing: _____

Hint: Diagnosis?

Before undergoing vigorous exercise, a(n) _____ test should be performed in those with cardiac risk factors

↑ CK and bilateral proximal muscle weakness is seen in _____

Hint: condition

Pulsus paradoxus (↓ amplitude of systolic BP by > 10 during inspiration) is most likely _____

Hint: condition