Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 2381: Embolic stroke is most commonly due to _____

Answer: atrial fibrillation

Flashcard 2382: _____ more than 1 week after parathyroidectomy is known as Hungry Bone syndrome

Answer: Hypocalcemia

Flashcard 2383: Heels or balls of feet = _____ ulcer Tips of toes / lateral malleolus = _____ ulcer Medial malleolus = _____ ulcer

Answer: diabetic

Flashcard 2384: _____ may result in atrial fibrillation

Answer: LA enlargement

Extra: LA enlargement leads to atrial remodeling and is a significant risk factor for the development of atrial fibrillation.

Flashcard 2385: Is IM epinephrine indicated for anaphylaxis in the absence of respiratory symptoms? _____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 2386: Urine aldosterone level measurement is an appropriate diagnostic test for evaluation of suspected adrenal insufficiency _____

Answer: F

Flashcard 2387: The pentad of symptoms seen in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) may be remembered using the mnemonic FAT RN: _____

Answer: Fever Anemia (MAHA) Thrombocytopenia Renal symptoms Neurologic symptoms

Flashcard 2388: 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? _____

Answer: Acute limb ischemia

Flashcard 2389: What serologic markers are associated with systemic lupus erythematosus? Sensitive, but not specific: _____ Specific, but not sensitive: anti-dsDNA and _____ Drug-induced lupus: anti-histone Markers of disease activity: low complement and anti-dsDNA

Answer: ANA

Extra: Anti-dsDNA and low complement levels (C3, C4) correlate with disease activity and lupus nephritis. Mnemonic for anti-dsDNA: "double kidneys" (double stranded; associated with renal involvement).

Flashcard 2390: Rash starting on palms/soles of feet moving towards trunk along with flu-like symptoms and history of outdoor activities is suggestive of _____

Answer: rocky mountain spotted fever

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