Cardiology — Flashcards

_____ aphasia is caused by damage to the areas around Wernicke's area; Wernicke's area itself is spared

_____ complications are the most common cause of death in patients with ALS

What acid-base disturbance is associated with hypokalemia? _____

What demographic is associated with primary spontaneous pneumothorax? _____

What musculoskeletal pathology is characterized by diffuse musculoskeletal pain that worsens with weather changes, psychological stress, or reduced sleep?_____

The major risk factor for sporadic form of renal cell carcinoma is _____

A murmur due to patent ductus arteriosus is loudest at which heart sound? _____

Macrolides can be used to treat _____ caused by S. pneumonia, H. infuenza, and Moraxella catarrhalis.

Anemia may present with _____, especially with pre-existing coronary artery disease

Risk of atherosclerosis is increased in men and _____ women