Rosh 10 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the 5 year mortality from symptom onset of a patient with heart failure?
A
50%
2
Q
High-output Cardiac Failure causes
A
High metabolic state, shunting
Hyperthyroidism, AV fistulas, Paget disease, severe anemia, pregnancy
3
Q
What are the two most common post-acute myocardial infarction dysrythmias?
A
Premature ventricular contractions and sinus bradycardia.
4
Q
What antiplatelet agent should be given to patients with ACS who have a true aspirin allergy?
A
Clopidogrel.
5
Q
Endotracheal Tube Drug Administration NAVEL
A
NAVEL: Naloxone Atropine Vasopressin Epinephrine Lidocaine
6
Q
What rythem is LIKE ventricular tachycardia but slower than 120?
A
Accelerated idioventricular rhythm
The most common cause of AIVR is reperfusion of the myocardium
benign arrhythmia that should not be treated,
