Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient with sudden loss of vision in the left eye for the past hour? Examination of the eye reveals subtle retinal whitening. Cardiac examination is significant for a left carotid bruit. _____

ABCs: _____ is influenced by FiO2 and PEEP _____ is influenced by TV * RR

Hint: Oxygenation/Ventilation

anti-Jo (anti-synthetase) antibodies are suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Where is the pain felt with osteoarthritis of the hips? _____

What is the treatment of symptomatic MVP in pregnancy? _____

FEV1/FVC < 70% = _____ lung disease

Hint: obstructive/restrictive

Arteriolar and soft tissue calcification leading to tissue ischemia and necrosis is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Reactive airway dysfunction syndrome (RADS) is caused by a single-known inhalation exposure to chemical irritants leading to asthma-like symptoms. The predominant cell responsible for airway infiltration are _____

Hint: cells

Salt retention is a feature of nephritic syndrome _____

Hint: T/F

In a patient on mechanical ventilation, it is recommended to use the lowest _____ that maintains the oxygen saturation above 90%.