Cardiology — Flashcards

_____ is the most common primary malignancy of bone in people > 40 - 50 years old

Neutropenia may result from severe _____

_____ occurs due to pathologic activation of the coagulation cascade

Which two pneumoconioses increase the risk for Caplan syndrome?_____

What is the most common cause of death in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia? _____

_____ is characterized by a triad of asthma, aspirin-induced bronchospasms, and nasal polyps

What is the main cause of death in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria? _____

Polycythemia vera is characterized by _____ plasma volume

Treatment of ARDS includes addressing the _____

Which form of polycythemia is associated with lung disease (ex. COPD / obstructive sleep apnea), congenital heart disease, high altitude, or low birth weight? _____