Cardiology — Flashcards

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. _____

MCC of acute bacterial endocarditis? _____

Cold dry skin = _____thyroidism Warm moist skin = _____thyroidism

Hint: hypo/hyper

Anaphylaxis refractory to 1 dose of IM epi without respiratory failure signs is managed with _____

Hint: next step

What is the most common cause of Cushing syndrome? _____

Amenorrhea and galactorrhea and infertility = _____

Hint: neoplasm

Thyroid nodules in _____ patients are almost never cancer

Hint: hyperthyroid/hypothyroid

What condition is characterized by the loss of **central vision** (scotoma) due to damage to the central area of the retina? _____

Tight blood glucose control in diabetes reduces the risk of _____vascular complications

A pt presents c/o of a rash on his face. Physical exam reveals a red, hot, swollen lesion w/ erythematous streaks suggesting ascending lymphadenitis. He also c/o fever and chills. What is the most likely dx? _____