Cardiology — Flashcards

Which classes of steroid hormones are decreased in Addison disease?_____

Which thyroid imbalance presents with brittle nails?_____

Polluted/high altitude H2O may contain _____, which can cause methemoglobinemia

What is the most common endogenous cause of Cushing syndrome?_____

Hyperkalemic renal tubular acidosis may be characterized by a urine pH _____ 5.5

What serum marker may be elevated in thyroid storm due to increased bone turnover?_____

Which movement disorder presents as a high-frequency tremor with sustained posture (e.g. outstretched arms)? _____

What effect does standing up or the valsalva maneuver have on the intensity of MR, AR, MS, and AS murmurs?_____

What is the most likely cause of this murmur: _____

Does mitral/tricuspid regurgitation cause a systolic or diastolic murmur?_____