cardio Flashcards

1
Q

What drug causes lower extremity edema?

A

verapamil or diltiazem

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2
Q

bicuspid valve is associated with what?

A

coarctation of the aorta… can lead to aortic stenosis before age 50

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3
Q

ABX prophylaxis against endocarditis?

A
  • prosthetic cardiac valves
  • previous bacterial endocarditis
  • unrepaired congenital heart disease
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4
Q

What medication should you avoid in a HTN patient who has insulin dependent DM?

A

BB - propranolol

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5
Q

What medication should you avoid in a HTN patient who has insulin dependent DM?

A

BB - propranolol

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6
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What medication has the most lusitropic (relaxing effect on a thick heart)

A

Calcium channel blocker - verapamil

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7
Q

stroke + fever = ____

A

endocarditis

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8
Q

stroke + fever = ____

A

endocarditis

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9
Q

preferred ABX for endocarditis prophylaxis?

A

ampicillin

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10
Q

skin manifestations of endocarditis?

A

petechiae
osler node
janeway node

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11
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skin manifestations of endocarditis?

A

petechiae
osler node
janeway node

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12
Q

IV drug user - which organisms for endocarditis?

A

staphylococcus aureus

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13
Q

EKG findings for pulmonary embolism?

A

S1/Q3/T3

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14
Q

painless ulcer on medial malleolus

A

venous ulcer

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15
Q

painful ulcers

A

arterial ulcers, arterial insufficiency

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16
Q

where are diabetic ulcers found

A

toes

17
Q

Which antihypertensive drug can increase lithium levels?

A

HCTZ

18
Q

AV narrowing and venous nicking is associated with…

A

HTN

19
Q

cotton wool or soft educates with neovascularization is associated with…

A

DM

20
Q

pigmented vitreous cells behind the lens of eyes are associated with..

A

retinal detachment

21
Q

EKG for hypothyroidism?

A

low voltage

sinus bradycardia

22
Q

precipitating cause of digoxin toxicity?

A

hypokalemia

hypmagnesemia