Cardiology — Flashcards

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

Septic arthritis not responding to vancomycin is managed with _____

Hint: next step

Sickle cell and chronic hemolysis → folate deficiency = _____ reticulocyte count and _____ MCV

What neurological pathology typically presents with nerve damage in two or more nerves in separate parts of the body in a patient with vasculitis? _____

Shock, acute onset chest pain and pulseless electrical activity 5 days post-MI with clear lungs is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

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

What do you do for management of diabetes if lifestyle and metformin doesn't work? _____

Cold dry skin = _____thyroidism Warm moist skin = _____thyroidism

Hint: hypo/hyper

What is the likely diagnosis in a young woman that presents with joint pain/swelling, especially in the wrists and MCP/PIP joints? She also experiences morning stiffness that lasts for > 1 hour. _____

Anti-centromere antibodies is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition