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What is the primary pacemaker of the heart?
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1
What is the primary pacemaker of the heart?
AV node
A pace car
SA node
2
See case
Quinapril
Entresto - make them pay out of pocket
Losartan
Carvediolol
3
Ivabradine is dosed based off?
Drug levels
Heart rate
Cardiac index
CrCl
4
If a patient is unable to walk their ass to the mail box without dying, what is their NYHA functional classification?
1
3
2
4
5
Patient is hemodynamically STABLE but in supra ventricular tachycardia (SVT). What do we give them?
Adenosine
Nothing
A good ol shock
Sorry, it is late. Coming up with wrong answers is hard
6
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for a hemodynamically stable patient in VTT?
IV procainamide
IV magnesium sulfate
IV amiodarone
IV sotalol
7
When you start a new drug for heart failure in a patient, how often should the dose be titrated?
4 weeks
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
8
CO = heart rate X preload
True
False
9
When do PVCs become concerning?
When there are more than 3 in a row
When there are more than 6 in a row
What does PVC pipe have to do with anything?
When the patient is elderly
10
Class 1 drugs all work on what ion?
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
11
T/F: Pulmonary rales, edema, tachycardia, cardiomegaly, peripheral edema, JVD, S3 gallup all signs of HF
False
True
12
See case
IV magnesium
IV calcium
A swift kick in the ass
A hug
13
Initial management of a symptomatic patient who is NOT hemodynamically stable with AFib is?
AV-node blocking agent by oral route
AV-node blocking agents by IV route
None of the above
Direct current cardioversion
14
Should all patients with HF be on a diuretic?
No, only those with history of fluid retention
Yes
15
All V Fib patients need to be shocked?
False
True
16
All of the following should be avoided in heart failure except?
DPP-4 inhibitors
Beta blockers
Non DHP CCBs
NSAIDs
17
The most concerning side effect of hydralazine is?
Hypertension
Bradycardia
Systemic lupus erythematous
Syncope
18
A loading dose is NOT recommended with which of the following drugs?
Dopamine
Milrinone
Dobutamine
19
First line treatment for a patient with 2nd or 3rd degree AV block is?
Dopamine
atropine
PACEMAKER
Nothing, they'll be fine
20
A patient with a CI of 2.6 and PCWP of 22 would be _____ and treated with?
Normal - observe oral meds
Cold and dry - dobutamine, milrinone
Warm and water - diuretics, nitrates,
21
If you are starting a patient on Entresto, how long do they have to wait after their last dose of an ACEi?
48 hours
60 hours
36 hours
24 hours
22
Which of the following is INCORRECT about the treatment of PEA and asystole?
Reverse underlying cause (H and T)
Follow ACLS algorithm
Shock the hell out of em
Give epinephrine
23
A patient is suffering from torsades de pointes, you've stopped the offending agent. What do you give?
IV sotalol
IV amiodarone
IV procainamide
IV magnesium sulfate
24
Which of the following anticoagulants should always be stored in its original container?
Rivaroxaban
Edoxaban
Apixaban
Dabigatran
25
A side effect unique to spironolactone is?
Hyperkalemia
Sweaty palms
Hyponatremia
Gynecomastia
26
1a and 3 drugs are both know to cause?
None of the above
Hypertension
QT prolongation
QRS gallup
27
NT-pro-BNP will be ______ in patients with heart failure
normal
Elevated
Decreased
28
AFib goes from paroxysmal to persistent if it has continued for?
7 days
4 days
3 days
48 hours
29
In HF patients with AFib there are only 2 agents that can be used, they are?
Flecainide
Dofetilide
Sotalol
Amiodarone
30
See case
Valsartan
Lisinopril
Sacubitril/valsartan
31
If a HF patient has no limitation of physical activity, what is their NYHA functional classification?
3
2
4
1
32
A patient who OD on metoprolol should be given what to reverse the effects?
IV calcium
High dose insulin
Glucagon
All of the above are correct options
33
You treat first degree AV block by?
Putting them on a pacemaker
Evaluating meds and electrolytes - typically nothing else
Starting a beta blocker
Atropine
34
Initial management of a asymptomatic patient who is hemodynamically stable with AFib is?
None of the above
Direct current cardioversion
AV-node blocking agent by oral route
AV-node blocking agents by IV route
35
The most important work up tool to diagnosing AFib is?
ECG
CMP
Echo
Chest X-ray
36
Which of the following is NOT a presentation of HF?
Increased fluid excretion
Orthopnea
Tachypnea
Decreased exercise tolerance
37
Isosorbide and hydralazine would be indicated in which of the following patients?
African American, NYHA class 3-4 HFrEF, already on ACEi and BB
African American, NYHA class 3-4 HFrEF, Not taking ACEi and BB
Caucasian, NYHA class 3-4 HFrEF, Not taking ACEi and BB
Caucasian, NYHA class 3-4 HFrEF, already on ACEi and BB
38
Which of the following anticoagulants does not work as well in pts with good kidney function? (cause that makes sense)
Rivaroxaban
Apixaban
Dabigatran
Edoxaban
39
T/F: in patients with HFpEF the best course of action is to treat the symptoms
False
True
40
T/F: Upon starting, stall and dofetilide require ECG monitoring
False
True
41
What is the most important diagnostic test for heart failure?
EKG
Eachocardiogram
TEE
Stress test
42
T/F: Alpha-blockers and thiazolidinediones are not recommended in patients with heart failure
False
True
43
Which of the following drugs has a notable side effect of severe nausea?
Amiodarone
Mexiletine
Lidocaine
Verapamil
44
Which of the following is a potential cause of arrhythmia?
Ischemic conditions
Hypoxia
Electrolyte disturbances
Catecholamines
45
A patient with unstable LV function (heart failure) who has AFib should be rate controlled to under _____ bpm
90
110
100
80
46
Lidocaine and mexiletine treat?
Ventricular arrhythmias only
Supraventricular and ventricular arrythmias
Torsades de pointes VT
47
T/F: Aldosterone antagonist are used in patients who have heart failure and a history of HF related hospitalization
False
True
48
Amiodarone, ibutilide, dofetilide, and sotalol are all classified as?
Sodium channel blockers
Potassium channel blockers
Beta blockers
Aldosterone antagonist
49
The first line agent for people with sinus bradycardia, with symptoms or hemodynamic compromise is?
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Atropine
Dopamine
50
Which of the following is NOT a non pharm treatment for HF?
Avoid heavy alcohol use
Sodium restriction
Dying
Smoking cessation
51
All of the following drugs provide only symptomatic relief, except?
Diuretics
All of the following do
Ivabradine
Digoxin
52
Amiodarone has adverse effects with basically everything but the kidney
False
True
53
Which of these nitrate vasodilators has the unique side effect of coronary steal syndrome and cyanide toxicity?
Nesiritide
Nitroglycerin
Sodium nitroprusside
Not SE of nitrates
54
Which of the following is correctly paired?
Hydralazine - venous vasodilator
Hydralazine - arterial vasodilator
Isosorbide - venous vasodilator
Isosorbide - arterial vasodilator
55
A patient suffering from digoxin toxicity should be put on dialysis immediately to remove the drug?
Nah fam
Yeah buddy
56
A patient has a HR of 55 bpm, are they considered sinus bradycardic?
No, has to be below 40
Yes, it is below 60
Yes, it is below 70
Now, has to be below 50
57
Which of the following is NOT a type of ventricular tachycardia?
Paroxysmal
Monomorphic
Torsades de pointes
Polymorphic
58
Initial management of a symptomatic patient who is hemodynamically stable with AFib is?
AV-node blocking agent by oral route
AV-node blocking agents by IV route
Direct current cardioversion
None of the above
59
Which is the preferred method in rhythm control in patients with AFib?
Pharmacologic cardioversion
Direct current cardioversion
60
Which of the following electrolytes needs to be monitored in patients on spironolactone?
Magnesium
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
61
When is anticoagulation required before cardioversion?
Present > 36 hours
Present > 72 hours
Present > 24 hours
Present > 48 hours or unknown duration
62
A patient with a CI of 1.8 and PCWP of 14 would be _____ and treated with?
Normal - observe oral meds
Cold and dry - dobutamine, milrinone
Warm and water - diuretics, nitrates,
63
A patient receiving anticoagulation (warfarin) for cardioversion should be on it ____ weeks prior and ____ weeks after.
4, 3
3, 4
2, 3
3, 2
64
A patient with stable LV function who has AFib should be rate controlled to under _____ bpm
90
110
100
80
65
Know that the 4 drugs/classes listed below can worsen bradycardia. Select one. Pass go and collect $200
Clonidine
Non-DHP CCBs
Beta blockers
Methyldopa
66
If a patient is on ivabradine and their heart rate is 55 bpm, what do you do with the dose
Leave it alone
increase
decrease
67
Which of the following will be seen in patients with AFib?
Random electrical impulses through AV node
Irregular RR interval and No P wave
All of the above
Rapid atrial contraction
68
Cardiac index is standardized by a patient's?
BMI
Weight in KG
BSA
Weight in LBS
69
Do you shock a patient with pulseless electoral activity or asystole?
Yes
No
Frankly, if you get this question wrong..... Dont get it wrong
70
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for ARNi use?
Patient currently taking ACEi
Patient currently taking bisoprolol
History of angioedema from ACE/ARB
Diabetic patient on aliskiren
71
3 of the following are beta blockers indicated for heart failure, which is not?
Metoprolol tartrate
Bisoprolol
carvedilol
Metoprolol succinate
72
A patient comes to your retail pharmacy and is on two antiarrhythmics, is this okay?
Yes
Hell nah
73
Double quarter pounder lettuce mayo fries please is to remember class ____ drugs
2
1
3
4
74
If you were going to pharmacologically cardiovert an AFib patient which of these drugs would you NOT give?
Amiodarone
Flecainide
Dofetilide
Digoxin
75
A patient is suffering from VTT and they are hemodynamically unstable, you need to shock them
True
False
76
Patient is hemodynamically UNSTABLE but in supra ventricular tachycardia (SVT). What do we give them?
Nothing
A good ol shock
Sorry, it is late. Coming up with wrong answers is hard
Adenosine
77
CHAD2-VAS scores are only for people with AFib
False
True
78
When classifying a patient with ADHF, what two numbers are important to remember?
22 and 1.8
2.2 and 18
2.0 and 20
1.1 and 9
79
T/F: Groups 1c and 3 should be used to treat patients with AFib?
True
False
80
All of the following patients should get digoxin every other day except?
Poor liver function
Underweight
Poor renal function
Over 70
81
What is the recommended anticoagulant agents for a patient with a mechanical heart valve?
Abixaban
Warfarin
Dabigatran
Rivaroxaban
82
Which of the following patients would you NOT initiate anticoagulation therapy in?
Female CHADS2-VAS score of 3
Female CHADS2-VAS score of 1
Male CHADS2-VAS score of 1
Male CHADS2-VAS score of 2