Misc Questions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the single most common cause of death in the US?
A
CHD
2
Q
What is the 3rd leading cause of death?
A
Stroke
3
Q
What is the most common arrhythmia?
A
a-fib
4
Q
What drugs does amiodarone interact with?
A
-warfarin, statins, digoxin
5
Q
What are the majority of sudden cardiac death due to?
A
-v-tach that degenerates to v-fib
6
Q
What effect does CPR have on a v-tach/v-fib patient’s chance of survival?
A
doubles survival chances
