Cardiology — Flashcards

Pneumocystis jirovecii prophylaxis in HIV patients should be started at CD4 counts < _____ with TMP-SMX

Which type of aphasia is characterized by the following: _____1. Fluent speech2. Impaired comprehension3. Intact repetition

_____ diabetic retinopathy results in new blood vessel formation with resultant traction on the retina

Does mitral stenosis cause a systolic or diastolic murmur?_____

What is the level of ACTH in Cushing disease? Why?_____

Which form of immune hemolytic anemia (IgG or IgM) is associated with SLE? _____

What type of cardiomyopathy is caused by mutated transthyretin deposits (familial amyloid cardiomyopathy)? _____

What effect may chronic bronchitis secondarily have on RBC levels? _____

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by _____ acetylcholine

Nitrates may provide symptomatic relief of chronic, stable _____