Cardiology — Flashcards

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? _____

What is the age range for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening in men who have smoked: _____

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

If cognitive impairment predates parkinsonism, this is suggestive of _____

Hint: Lewy body dementia or Parkinson disease dementia

What is the management (diagnosis and treatment) for pneumonia? _____

What type of pleural effusion, transudative or exudative, is commonly seen with pneumonia (e.g. parapneumonic effusion)? _____

Can visual and auditory changes occur as a prodrome of syncope? _____

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

Hint: diagnosis

Which artery is likely affected in a stroke resulting in motor/sensory deficits in the lower limb and urinary incontinence? _____

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