What causes myocarditis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is pericarditis? What is it typically seen with? It is inflammation or infection of the epicardium and/or pericardium. It is typically seen accompanying fluid collection. What is an identifying feature of pericarditis on auscultation? Friction Rub. What are the presentations of pericarditis? Sharp, retrosternal pain that radiates to the back. It is relieved by sitting up or leaning forward. It is wrsened with lying down. What are the clinical findings of Pericarditis? Cardiac...

What are signs of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome - ANSWER-Headache Nausea/vomiting Restlessness AMS Agitation Seizures What causes disequilibrium syndrome? How can it be avoided? - ANSWER-This occurs when plasma solutes (i.e. urea) are lowered too quickly. Prevent by reducing dialysis time and increasing frequency. What causes myocarditis? - ANSWER-Recent viral infections Cocaine abuse Autoimmune disease (i.e. SLE) What is a key intervention to increase preload in the setting of ca...

what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? -MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) -memory trick: "sys-to-lic" 3 consonants = S3 nor...

PALS CERTIFICATION COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS What is distributive shock? - Answer-A form of shock arising from inappropriately distributed blood volume typically associated with decreased systemic vascular resistance. Common causes include septic shock, anaphylactic shock, and neurogenic shock (eg, head injury, spinal injury). What is cardiogenic shock? - Answer-A form of shock arising from impaired heart contractility. Common causes include congenital heart disease, myoca...

AANP review Questions and ANSWERS for 2022/2023 Classic ECG finding in atrial flutter. Correct Answer: "Sawtooth" P waves Definition of unstable angina. Correct Answer: Angina is new, is worsening, or occurs at rest Antihypertensive for a diabetic patient with proteinuria. Correct Answer: ACEI Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade. Correct Answer: Hypotension, distant heart sounds, and JVD Drugs that slow AV node transmission. Correct Answer: β-blockers, digoxin, calcium cha...

What is the information in a SOAP note that needs to be acquired during the exam (17 items)? correct answer: Name Age Gender Chief Complaint History of Present Illness (HPI) Review of Systems (subjective) Past Medical History (PMH) Past Surgical History (PSH) Immunizations Family History Social History Spiritual History Current Medications Allergies Objective Exam Assessment Plan Where does OLDCAART go in the SOAP note? correct answer: HPI What does OLDCAART mean? correct...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam 800 questions well solved what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? ANS--MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? ANS-systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the ...

WGU D236 Pre-Assessment Pathophysiology Exam (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Real Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A QUESTION Which disease can vitamin B12 deficiency be attributed to? 1. Alcoholism Answer:) 2. Diabetes 3. Hypertension 4. Obesity QUESTION What are two possible causes for peripheral neuropathy (Choose 2)? 1. Vitamin B12 deficiency Answer:) 2. Lead poisoning Answer:) 3. Brain attack 4. Cardiac arrest QUESTION A patient record shows that an ear exa...

What are signs of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome - ANSWER-Headache Nausea/vomiting Restlessness AMS Agitation Seizures What causes disequilibrium syndrome? How can it be avoided? - ANSWER-This occurs when plasma solutes (i.e. urea) are lowered too quickly. Prevent by reducing dialysis time and increasing frequency. What causes myocarditis? - ANSWER-Recent viral infections Cocaine abuse Autoimmune disease (i.e. SLE) What is a key intervention to increase preload in the setting of ca...

PALS CERTIFICATION EXAM Review (2023/ 2024) | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT Q: T or F some patients with upper airway obstruction and/or respiratory failure may respond to noninvasive ventilation if airway reflexes are preserved. Answer: True! Certain populations of patients with upper airway obstruction and/or respiratory failure may respond to noninvasive ventilation (CPAP or BiPAP) if airway reflexes are preserved. Q: When a patient appears to be in shock, wha...