Cardiovascular — Flashcards

Why are the initial menstrual cycles in adolescents irregular and anovulatory? _____

An abnormal head thrust test can detect _____ dysfunction

What is the effect of thyrotoxicosis on catecholamine sensitivity? _____

The _____ drastically increases after a large surface area burn due to the release of inflammatory mediators

_____ stimulates milk ejection after suckling

Hint: hormone

Very elevated levels of _____ is characteristic of menopause

_____ bilirubin causes kernicterus

Hint: Conjugated/Unconjugated

Vagal maneuvers (carotid sinus massage, cold-water immersion, Valsalva) increase parasympathetic tone at the _____, which helps terminate supraventricular tachycardias

Hint: location

The SA and AV nodes are usually supplied by the _____ artery

↓ Ejection fraction = _____ dysfunction

Hint: systolic/diastolic