Cardiology — Flashcards

Conditions that increase red blood cell turnover can cause falsely _____ HbA1c in patients with diabetes mellitus

Which thyroid disorder is associated with high concentrations of Thyrotropin receptor antibodies (TRAb)?_____

What is the most common cause of secondary hypertension in elderly males? _____

While lightning injuries are rare, the most common cause of death is an _____

What is the differential diagnosis(2) in a Cushing syndrome patient with suppressed ACTH?_____

Which renal tubular acidosis may be caused by analgesis nephropathy?_____

What is the treatment for sarcoidosis? _____

Familial cases of Alzheimer disease (10%) are characterized by an _____ age of onset (relative to sporadic cases)

Diabetic ketocidosis often arises with _____ (e.g. infection)

Staphylococcus epidermidis is known to infect prosthetic devices ex: _____