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CEFM EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS When is fetal SVT seen? - Answer- Common around 30-32 weeks; may be seen as early as 15w, or can appear suddenly during labor. Treatment meds for fetal SVT - Answer- Digoxin IV then PO for maintenance, dosing up to 100% higher than for no pregnant adults. If unsuccessful, give flecainide, adenosine, amiodarone, sotalol, or propranolol Causes of congenital heart block - Answer- Maternal collagen vascular disease like lupus or...

A nurse is assessing clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for atrial fibrillation? a. A 45-year-old who takes an aspirin daily b. A 50-year-old who is post coronary artery bypass graft surgery c. A 78-year-old who had a carotid endarterectomy d. An 80-year-old with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - CORRECT ANSWER b. A 50-year-old who is post coronary artery bypass graft surgery Atrial fibrillation occurs commonly...

Dilated Cardiomyopathy: most common cause is ____. Others? - correct answer alcohol; may also be idiopathic, myocarditis, or drugs (doxorubicin) -- 1 in 3 cases of heart failure are caused by dilated cardiomyopathy What PE and EKG changes are seen with dilated cardiomyopathy? - correct answer PE: S3, JVD, crackles - possible mitral regurg EKG: nonspecific ST and T wave changes, LBBB Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: is due to hypertrophy of the _____. PE reveals mitral regurgitation, a ____hea...

NURB 3150 Antihypertensives Exam Study Guide. Beta-blockers - answerdecrease myocardial demand, decrease contractility increase O2 delivery to heart Beta-blockers - answerAE: bradycardia, hypotension, AV block, mask hypo/hyperglycemia and hyperthyroidism, wheezing, dyspnea, depression, lethargy, decrease libido Beta-blockers - answerMonitor apical pulse Hold if HR <60 BP <110 Beta-blockers - answerWean off never abruptly D/C can cause angina, MI, arrhythmias, death Beta-blockers -...

What does EOL stand for? - Answer-END of LIFE= Pacemaker fails to function or dies What does ERI stand for? - Answer-Elective Replacement Indicators= Consider replacement, pacemaker will die soon (low battery) what does BOL stand for? - Answer-Beginning of life = Original settings when pacemaker is new from factory What does POR stand for? - Answer-Power on reset= near death with loss of volatile memory, default backup pacing starts. The most common bradyarrhythmia's are caused by: - Ans...

CARDIAC ATI 2024 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS 100% CORRECT A nurse is assessing clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for atrial fibrillation? a. A 45-year-old who takes an aspirin daily b. A 50-year-old who is post coronary artery bypass graft surgery c. A 78-year-old who had a carotid endarterectomy d. An 80-year-old with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - CORRECT ANSWER b. A 50-year-old who is post coronary arte...

Name three causes of atrial standstill Myocardial Infarction Digitalis glycosides Hyperkalemia A 59 yo female with ischemic cardiomyopathy presents with palpitations, lightheadedness, insomnia and feels jittery. She has a CRT-D device. Takes Furosemide, potassium, lisinopril, carvedilol and amiodarone. Seeing short runs of VT on her device interrogation. Hyperthyroidism What would be your best next step for ordering tests? Thyroid panel Which antiarrhythmic drug is least likely to...

IBHRE PREP Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 PVARP....after a _____ event, refractory for the ______ - ANSWER-ventricle, atrium what is most likely the cause of the under detection of atrial flutter? - ANSWER-p waves falling into PVAB Which two studies showed that RV pacing in patients could lead to more hospitalizations? - ANSWER-DAVID and MOST when are the wedensky effects the greatest - ANSWER-at narrow pulse widths First degree AV block with symptoms of ppm syndrome is what...

CEN Study Guide Exam With 100% Correct Answers When is Afterload low? Correct Answer: Only in Distributive Shock Preload volume is measured by? Correct Answer: CVP (Right Atrial pressure) Afterload volume is measured by? Correct Answer: SVR (Systemic vascular resistance What increases preload? Correct Answer: Volume (Fluids) What decreases preload? Correct Answer: Diuretics/NTG What decreases afterload? Correct Answer: NTG/Nipride What increased afterload? Correct Answer: ...

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...