Cardiology — Flashcards

Anti-centromere antibodies is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Postpartum thyroiditis is often characterized by an initial brief _____-thyroid phase followed by a(n) _____-thyroid phase

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? _____

A conduction abnormality (e.g. AV block) in setting of infective endocarditis suggests what? _____

Patient presents with a pill-rolling resting tremor, cogwheel rigidity, bradykinesia, postural instability, and shuffling gait is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy aka complex regional pain syndrome is pain after a(n) _____

Hint: event

All patients with acute COPD exacerbation should receive inhaled bronchodilators and PO/IV _____

What is the work up for pneumonia? _____

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

Thyroid nodules in _____ patients are almost never cancer

Hint: hyperthyroid/hypothyroid