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midazolam what is the common name for Versed .04 mg/kg standard adult dose of atropine half dose how much NPH insulin should a patient be administered prior to an EP study? (they are fasting think about blood sugar) 4-8 weeks What is the elimination half life of amiodarone? 4 half lives how long should an anti arrhythmic drug be discontinued prior to EP study? sodium channel what do class I drugs primarily affect? #Examify | #OnlineExams | #TestPrep | #StudyResources | #Acade...

IBHRE CEPS TEST QUESTIONS IBHRE CEPS TEST QUESTIONS WITH GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS Class 1 Anti-Arrhythmic Mechanism - Accurate AnswerSodium (Na) Channel Blockers Class II Anti-Arrhythmic Mechanism - Accurate AnswerBeta Blockers Class III Anti-Arrhythmic Mechanism - Accurate AnswerPotassium (K) Channel Blockers Class IV Anti-Arrhythmic Mechanism - Accurate AnswerL-Type Calcium (Ca) Channel Blocker Class Ia drugs - Accurate Answer-Quinidine (rarely used) -Procainamide -Diso...

1st line for bradycardia - Answer *ATROPINE* followed by epi or norepi *TRANSCUTANEOUS PACING* if 3rd degree heart block of AV dissociation if stable then only need to monitor and observe dx of ischemic heart disease - Answer *ECG* is often initial test (ST depression), *STRESS TESTING* usually after initial ECG (most useful noninvasive screening tool) *resting ECG is normal in 50% of stable angina* *angiography is gold standard* 1st line for tachycardia - Answer *VAGAL M...

Class 1 Anti-Arrhythmic Mechanism Sodium (Na) Channel Blockers Class II Anti-Arrhythmic Mechanism Beta Blockers Class III Anti-Arrhythmic Mechanism Potassium (K) Channel Blockers Class IV Anti-Arrhythmic Mechanism L-Type Calcium (Ca) Channel Blocker Class Ia drugs -Quinidine (rarely used) -Procainamide -Disopyramide. Na Channel blockers that raise APD Class Ib drugs #Examify | #OnlineExams | #TestPrep | #StudyResources | #AcademicSuccess | #ExamPreparation | #QuizTime ...

5-fluorouracil -:- SE: Inflammation of mouth, loss of appetite, low blood cells, inflammation of skin, hair loss. Use: Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, BCC Interactions/CI: Don't use in pregnancy, bone marrow suppression. Mechanism: Antimetabolite, pyrimidine analog. Delivery: Injectable for cancer, cream for actinic keratosis, BCC. Amantadine -:- SE: CNS such as anxiety and difficulty swallowing. , seizures. Use: Anti viral, but mostly anti-parkinson 2 | P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 2...

Voltage is? correct answersThe electromotive force pushing on electrons If the PM output voltage is 5v and the measured lead resistance is 330 ohms, then the current that flows out of the pacemaker into the heart is? correct answers15.15 I=V/R=5V/.33 k ohm If a unipolar lead wire has an insulation break one would expect the resistance to? correct answersdecrease for a wire fracture the resistance? correct answersincreases if the output vlotage of the pacemaker is programmed from 5 ...

1st Heart Block characteristics - cORRECT sOLUTION -prolong PR interval >.20 on EKG. -pt. asymptomatic 1st Heart Block causes - cORRECT sOLUTION MI, CAD, rheumatic fever, hyperthyroid, electrolyte, vagal stimulation, drugs (dig, BETAS, CCB's, Flecainide) 1st Heart Block treatments - cORRECT sOLUTION no tx. monitor for changes 2nd Heart Block Type 1 characteristics - cORRECT sOLUTION -PR interval progressively gets longer until QRS drops, then repeat -going, goingg, goinggg, gone ...

Step 2 CK Uworld Notes Questions and Answers Well known side effect of thiazide diuretic therapy? ANSWER decreased glucose tolerance What drug blocks B1 but in high doses blocks B2 as well causing bronchoconstriction? ANSWER Metropolol Most common valvular sign of rheumatic heart disease? ANSWER Mitral Stenosis Common medication given to prevent cardiac remodeling? ANSWER Ace inhibitors like Enalapril within 24 hours. Hemodynamically stable SVT treat with? ANSWER 1st - vagal maneu...

HTN ranges 1. normal 2. elevated 3. HTN stage 1 4. HTN stage 2 - ANSWER-1. normal <120/80 2. elevated 120-129/<80 3. HTN stage 1: 130-139/80-89 4. HTN stage 2: >140/90 blood pressure monitoring 1. Dos 2. Don't - ANSWER-1. Do - go to the restroom and empty the bladder - sit in a chair, both feet on the floor and relax for at least 5 minutes - use the correct cuff size - support the arm at heart level - wait 1-2 minutes in between measurements 2. don'ts - talk - sit...

Sinus Bradycardia Treatments - Answer-Atropine 0.5mg rapid IV bolus until a max of 3mg given Transcutaneous pacing, epi, or dopamine given in emergencies Sinus Tachycardia Treatments - Answer-Vagal maneuvers Synchronized cardioversion Adenosine -- emergencies Beta-Blockers Calcium-Channel Blockers Catheter Ablation PAC Treatments - Answer-No treatment if they are infrequent Treat underlying cause if they are frequent Afib treatment - Answer-Warfarin/ Coumadin (blood thinner) to p...