Cardiology — Flashcards

Best prognostic indicator of COPD = _____

_____ ulcer

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

Hint: condition

_____ = patchy, irregular alveolar infiltrate occurring < 1 day after trauma _____ = bilateral, patchy alveolar infiltrate occurring 1-2 days after trauma

Hint: ARDS/Pulmonary contusion

Screening test for thyroid disorders = _____

Hint: test

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

Which electrolyte disturbance causes prolonged PR interval, loss of the p wave, and wide QRS on ECG? _____

Elderly white female with muscle aches in shoulders and hips with rapid response to low-dose steroids is suggestive of _____ (associated with giant cell arteritis)

Hint: condition

FEV1/FVC < 70% = _____ lung disease

Hint: obstructive/restrictive