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16 Cards in this Set
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Which type of beta blockers are okay to give to patients with hypertension and asthma? |
Cardioselective beta blockers (metoprolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, nebivolol) |
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Which two murmurs will decrease in intensity with squatting, sitting or leg raising?
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Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and Mitral valve prolapse
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Which congestive heart failure medication is used for symptomatic relief but does not decrease mortality?
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Furosemide (Lasix)
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What cardiac condition has a loud holosystolic murmur w/ palpable thrill along left sternal border over 3rd or 4th intercostal space?
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Ventricular septal defect (VSD) |
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What is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes?
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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What is the best management in an individual who has overdosed on TCAs and has widened QRS on EKG?
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Bicarbonate
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What degree of stenosis is an indication for carotid endarterectomy in female patients?
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70-99% stenosis
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What degree of stenosis is an indication for carotid endarterectomy in male patients who are symptomatic? And asymptomatic?
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50-99% in symptomatic. 60-99% in asymptomatic.
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What is the valvular condition most commonly associated with pulsus tardus in the carotids?
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Aortic stenosis
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What two conditions are associated with bisferiens pulse in the carotids?
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Aortic regurgitation and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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What is the treatment of choice for unstable pt with wide complex tachycardia?
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Immediate synchronized cardio version
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What is the valvular abnormality that can result from dissection of the ascending aorta?
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Aortic regurgitation
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What is the best next step in a patient with aspirin allergy who will be undergoing elective coronary angioplasty?
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Aspirin desensitization. Pts undergoing elective angioplasty should be pre-treated with aspirin and clopidogrel.
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During exercise, what is the formula used to determine the maximum heart rate an individual should achieve?
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(220 - age in years) X 85%
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What condition does a patient likely have if on physical exam you hear a loud systolic ejection murmur at the right 2nd intercostal space?
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Aortic stenosis
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Which two murmurs decrease in intensity with leg raising and squatting?
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Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
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