Cardiology

Question 1

Treatment of Mobitz II AV block

Answer 1

Pacemaker; can lead to complete heart block and/or sudden cardiac death

Question 2

next step in management of HFpEF with volume overload

Answer 2

start diuretic like lasix

Question 3

which antihypertensives are most commonly associated with hyperkalemia?

Answer 3

ACEi and ARBs

Question 4

next step in management of a 70 y/o F with severe aortic stenosis which is asymptomatic and found on echo?

Answer 4

asymptomatic = watchful waiting and monitoring with echo every 6-12 months (refer for replacement if symptomatic)

Question 5

which antihypertensive is best if able in patient’s with gout due to tendency to reduce rate levels?

Answer 5

losartan

Question 6

what is the treatment of choice for a stable patient being treated outpatient for pericarditis after symptoms do not fully improve after a week of NSAIDs?

Answer 6

continue NSAID and add colchicine

Question 7

what CHADs-VASc score indicates need for anticoagulation in men and women?

Answer 7

> 2 in men and >3 in women

Question 8

which two blood pressure medications can contribute to hypertriglyceridemia?

Answer 8

beta blockers (except carvedilol) and thiazides