Cardiology — Flashcards

Tabes dorsalis may present with progressive sensory _____ due to impaired proprioception

Hospice care is available for patients whose life expectancy is < _____ (time)

Which autoimmune disease is characterized by sclerosis of skin and visceral organs? _____

What is the most dangerous complication of a subarachnoid hemorrhage, if not the most common (30% of patients)?_____

Prophylaxis for osteoporosis includes regular _____ exercise and adequate Ca2+ / vitamin D intake throughout adulthood

_____ most often presents with friction rub and chest pain

Is pulsus paradoxus typically seen in patients with myocarditis?_____

Which blood transfusion therapy is used to increase coagulation factor levels?_____

What abnormal movement is associated with serotonin syndrome? _____

What demographic (age, gender) is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?