Cardiology — Flashcards

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. _____

What is the recommended treatment for carboxyhemoglobinemia (CO poisoning) in patients with signs of confusion/agitation? _____

Airway swelling after starting ACE-Inhibitor is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

What is the diagnostic test for COPD? _____

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

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

Treatment for facial nerve palsy may include _____ if due to a traumatic etiology (edema)

Pruritus is not associated with chronic venous insufficiency _____

Hint: T/F

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurological disorder that on EMG and nerve conduction studies will show _____ and positive sharp waves

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient who overdosed on cocaine and presents with elevated K+ and creatine phosphokinase (CPK)? _____