Cardio things Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the ductus arteriosus connect
A
between pulmonary artery and descending aorta
2
Q
Herpes zoster virus (shingles) dermatone level
A
T4/T5
3
Q
Side effect of statins
A
Rhabdomyolysis, myositis
4
Q
AAA treatment
A
- EVAR first then
- OPEN REPAIR - laparotomy, clamp aorta and iliac, dacron graft, tube vs bifurcated graft
5
Q
MAP calculation
A
2x diastolic + systolic divided by 3
Diastolic + 1/3 (systolic - diastolic
6
Q
What innervates the carotid sinus
A
Glossopharyngeal nerve
7
Q
Oral anticoags
A
warfarin, dabigatron, rivaroxaban
8
Q
Tricuspid regurg
A
Pansystolic murmur
lower left sternal edge, inspiration
IV drug user
9
Q
VT treatment
A
- adenosine
- amiodarone/bb
- cardioversion if unstable
following MI - IV lignocaine
