National Registry TQ Flashcards
What’s the most abundant cation associated with cardiac contractility?
a. Sodium
b. Chloride
c. Calcium
d. Potassium
c. Calcium
What causes fluid shift in pulmonary edema secondary to CHF?
a. Increased hydrostatic pressure
b. Increased capillary permeability
a. Increased hydrostatic pressure
What is the most common EKG finding with Tricyclic Antidepressant OD?
a. Inverted T wave
b. Bradycardia with heart blocks
c. R on T phenomenon
d. Widened QRS
c. R on T phenomenon
What is the medication treatment for cocaine use?
Benzodiazepines
Male complaining of chest pain and dyspnea after cocaine use. What can you give him?
a. Nitroglycerin
b. Aspirin
c. Valium
d. Naloxone
c. Valium
67yo male complaining of retrosternal chest pain, BP 90/50, HR 79, RR 24. (shows elevation in III, aVF and reciprocal changes in I, aVL, V5 and V6) what is your next action?
a. Posterior 12 lead ECG
b. NS fluid bolus of 500mL
c. Administer Dopamine
d. Administer Nitroglycerin
b. NS fluid bolus of 500mL
4yo presents with bounding pulses in upper extremities but cool, cyanotic faint pulses in the lower extremities. What is likely occurring?
a. Coarctation of the aorta
b. Atrial septal defect
c. Total anomalous venous return
d. Tetralogy of Fallot
a. Coarctation of the aorta
27yo female was cleaning her shower with ammonia and bleach, she has coughing and dyspnea. As soon as you load her into the Ambulance she has stridor and diffuse wheezing throughout. What do you do next?
a. Administer Racemic Epi via nebulizer
b. Administer Amyl Nitrate
c. Intubate immediately
d Perform cricothyrotomy
a. Administer Racemic Epi via nebulizer
A 27yo female is in active labor and feels sharp, sudden shearing pain and her contractions stop. BP 70/40, HR 112. What could possibly be happening?
a. Abuptio placenta
b. Uterine rupture
c. Placenta previa
d. Ectopic preganance
a. Abuptio placenta
What is the name for regurgitation of the uterine lining into the fallopian tubes?
a. Ectopic pregnancy
b. Abruptio placenta
c. Endometriosis
d. something else
c. Endometriosis
What is Lou Gehring’s disease termed?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Elderly male with COPD, diffuse rales throughout. BP98/60, P88, spo2 <90’s%. What treatment would be appropriate?
a. Albuterol
b. CPAP
b. CPAP
Which of the 4 relate to Negligence?
a. Probable cause
b. Quid Pro Quo
c. etc.
d. etc.
a. Probable cause
Gestational Diabetes
hyperglycemia in mom results in hypoglycemia in baby (<40mgDl) leads to c section and big baby.
Newborn Resucitation
HR <60
Cystitis
bladder infection
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Infection of the female reproductive organs.
- Pain in lower abdomen - Pain or bleeding with sex - Bleeding between periods. - Burning - Odor - Discharge
Untreated STI
cloudy urine
Spontaneous Abortion
up to 20 weeks.
Placenta Previa
non-painful vaginal bleeding, after 20 weeks.
Amenorrhea
absence of menstruation caused by pregnancy.
Hypermenorrhea
abnormally heavy bleeding during menstruation.
Breech delivery position
Knees to chest
Placentia Abruptio
-placenta separates from the inner wall of the uterus before birth.
-Deprives the baby of oxygen and nutrients and cause heavy bleeding in the mother.
-Trauma caused.
-pain, discomfort, tenderness and abdominal back pain.