Cardiology — Flashcards

Secondary closed-angle glaucoma is caused by _____ from retinal disease, which induces vasoproliferation in the iris that contracts the angle (e.g. diabetes mellitus, vein occlusion)

Anthracyclines are used to treat _____ blood cell neoplasias

Staphylococcus epidermidis is known to infect prosthetic devices ex: _____

What is the treatment for sarcoidosis? _____

In addition to treatment of acromegaly, cabergoline and bromocriptine (D2 receptor agonists) may be useful in the treatment of hyper-_____

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

Beta-blockers are useful in the management of chronic, stable _____

Wernicke (receptive) aphasia is characterized by _____ comprehension (intact or impaired)

_____ support is critical until recovery for patients with Guillain-Barre syndrome

What manifestation of Herpes Zoster (shingles) occurs when the ophthalmic (V1) division of the Trigeminal nerve is involved?