Cardiology — Flashcards

_____ shock may be caused by sepsis, anaphylaxis, or CNS injury (excessive vasodilation)

What skin finding is associated with thrombocytopenia and/or decreased platelet function? _____

Does osteoarthritis present with symmetric or asymmetric joint involvement? _____

Osteoarthritis often presents with pain in _____ joints after use (e.g. hip, knees, lower lumbar spine)

Pulmonary infarction due to PE may present with hemoptysis and sudden-onset _____ and chest pain

What significant laboratory finding is associated with Churg Strauss syndrome (eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis)? _____

Acute rheumatic fever attack usually resolves, but may progress to _____ disease

_____ and _____ may cause anti-factor VIII antibodies resulting in acquired hemophilia A

Hint: autoimmune disease

What is the general treatment for acute pyelonephritis? _____

Diagnosis of Guillain–Barré syndrome is made by clinical findings, CSF analysis, and _____ studies