Cardiology — Flashcards

In addition to central diabetes insipidus, desmopressin (DDAVP) may be used to treat _____, which is associated with hemarthrosis and prolonged bleeding after minor procedures

Middle aged person with unilateral hip pain on palpation, external rotation, or resisted abduction associated with overuse = _____

What is the likely underlying cause of hypertension in a young patient with depression, kidney stones, and hypercalcemia? _____

What should be suspected/considered in a pt that develops painful neck pulsations and grabs their neck in pain? _____

_____ more than 1 week after parathyroidectomy is known as Hungry Bone syndrome

Embolic stroke is most commonly due to _____

Hint: condition

What are USPSTF recommendations for hypertension screening? _____

ED/inpatient treatment for acute asthma exacerbation: 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ -If no improvement w/in 3 hours of continuous nebs → ICU -If better (100% improvement & symptom free) → discharge -Anywhere in between, admission → albuterol and ipratropium q4hrs w/ ongoing oral/IV steroids

Heels or balls of feet = _____ ulcer Tips of toes / lateral malleolus = _____ ulcer Medial malleolus = _____ ulcer

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a history of peripheral arterial disease that presents with pain, pallor, paresthesias, and pulselessness in one limb? _____