Cardiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 3031: Sarcoidosis is associated with _____, which are skin lesions on the face resembling lupus

Answer: lupus pernio

Flashcard 3032: What is the most common cause of acute pericarditis?_____

Answer: Idiopathic (presumed viral)

Flashcard 3033: Cluster headaches are _____-lateral

Answer: uni

Flashcard 3034: What is the fractional excretion of Na+ (FENa) in early postrenal azotemia?

Answer: < 1%

Extra: In the early stages of postrenal azotemia (obstruction < 24 hours), the renal tubules remain functional. The increased pressure in the tubular system promotes sodium and water reabsorption, leading to a low FENa (< 1%) and high urine osmolality, mimicking a prerenal state. In late postrenal azotemia, tubular damage occurs, leading to an inability to concentrate urine and reabsorb sodium (FENa > 2%).

Flashcard 3035: Haemophilus influenzae has a higher risk of infection in _____ patients

Answer: asplenic (specific)

Flashcard 3036: Are Heberden and Bouchard nodes seen with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis? _____

Answer: Osteoarthritis

Flashcard 3037: Treatment for aortic regurgitation is _____ before LV dysfunction develops

Answer: valve replacement

Flashcard 3038: Hantavirus (sin nombre) results in capillary leak, causing hypotension and ultimately _____ failure

Answer: respiratory

Flashcard 3039: What condition is characterized by episodic chest pain that worsens with movement or changes in position, without warmth, swelling, erythema, or other cardiovascular / pulmonary signs or symptoms?

Answer: Costochondritis

Flashcard 3040: NSAIDs may be contraindicated for patients with _____ insufficiency

Answer: renal