Cardiology — Flashcards

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

Hint: ARDS/Pulmonary contusion

In Lemierre syndrome, septic thromboemboli from the neck can seed other organs, leading to multiple _____ on CXR

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that develops post-operative high fever, tachycardia, hypertension, and lid lag with no muscle rigidity? Serum creatine kinase is slightly elevated. _____

Why are hormone-containing methods of contraception avoided in patients with breast cancer? _____

What is first-line treatment for Lyme carditis? _____

What is the preferred diagnostic study for patients with renal insufficiency or hemodynamic instability with suspected aortic dissection? _____

Greatest risk factor for stroke = _____

Hint: risk factor

What is the diagnostic test for COPD? _____

What are the current recommendations regarding PSA screening in asymptomatic patients? _____

Otitis externa maligna = _____

Hint: infection