Cardiology — Flashcards

The most reliable clinical sign of DVT is _____

When treating PCP in HIV patients, TMP-SMX should be administered with _____ if hypoxic

Hint: drug

In secondary hyperparathyroidism, PTH levels are elevated secondary to _____ in chronic renal disease

Hint: electrolyte imbalances

What is the cutoff for when antimicrobial prophylaxis against Lyme disease begins? _____

Stage I hypertension is classified as systolic BP >_____ or diastolic BP >_____, while stage II hypertension is classified as systolic BP >_____ or diastolic BP >_____

Tophi is a complication of chronic pseudogout _____

Hint: T/F

What is the treatment for HOCM? _____

Hint: 2

↓ Ca2+ and ↓ PTH is seen in _____

Hint: condition

Inspiratory/Expiratory/Biphasic stridor? _____

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