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Question 1

Which pts need endocarditis ppx w/ Abx prior to more invasive dental prcocedures (4 indications)?

Answer 1

1. previous endocarditis
2. heart transplant
3. prosthetic valve
4. cyanotic congenital heart diseases

Question 2

What is the normal length of the QRS?

Answer 2

120ms (3 little boxes)

Question 3

What is the normal length of the PR interval?

Answer 3

120-200 ms (3-5 little boxes)

Question 4

Which Afib pts should NOT receive NOACs?

Answer 4

VALVULAR AFIB

Question 5

What diameter AAA requires repair in men?

Answer 5

> 5.5 cm

Question 6

What diameter AAA requires repair in women?

Answer 6

> 5.0 cm

Question 7

What med that should not be used in HF pts helps with claudication Sx?

Answer 7

Cilostozol

Question 8

When is CRT appropriate for HF?

Answer 8

EF<35%, QRS>120-150 (or LBBB), and NYHA class II-IV

Question 9

What meds should be added for black pts w/ uncontrolled HF?

Answer 9

Hydralazine & nitrates

Question 10

What is the first med of choice for black pts w/ htn?

Answer 10

CCB or Thiazide

Question 11

Med for symptomatic Tx of PAD

Answer 11

Cilostazol

Question 12

Which patients require aldosterone antagonist after ACS?

Answer 12

If on ACE-I w/ LVEF<40% + HF or DM

Question 13

What is the most common repercussion arrhythmia?

Answer 13

Accelerated idioventricular rhythm