Kahoot - Final Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
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Common causes of secondary HTN in middle-aged adults include:

A

Hyperthyroid
OSA

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2
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Drugs that may increase BP as a side effect:

A

Birth control pills
Prednisone
NSAIDS

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3
Q

Refractory HTN is:

A

Uncontrolled BP on 5+ drugs

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4
Q

Dietary intake of which electrolytes is inversely related to HTN?

A

Potassium
Calcium

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5
Q

Which of the following is the best anti hypertension drug for induction?

Esmolol
Labetolol
Hydralazine
Nicardepine

A

Esmolol

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6
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Pulmonary arterial HTN is defines as a mPAP above:

A

20

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7
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Pulmonary vasodilating drug classes for PAH include:

A

Prostanoids
Endothelin receptor antagonists

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8
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A systemic-to-pulmonary shunt may cause PH in which form?

A

High-flow PH

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9
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Therapeutic effects of prostinoids include:

A

Pulmonary vasodilation
Anti-inflmmatory
Anti-platelet aggregation

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10
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Which class of drug can prolong the action of nitric oxide?

A

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors

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11
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Physical symptoms of PAH include:

A

JVD
S3 gallop

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12
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The definitive test for PAH is:

A

Right heart cath

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13
Q

What is the primary characteristic of systolic heart failure?

A

decreased ejection fraction

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14
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What symptoms are commonly associated with heart failure?

A

S3 gallop and dyspnea

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15
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What cardiac pressure does the BNP level primarily reflect?

A

LV end diastolic wall stress

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16
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What is the primary goal in cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure?

A

improve Cardiac output

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17
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Which lifestyle modifications are recommended for heart failure patients?

A

stop smoking and aerobic fitness

18
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What is a potential complication in advanced heart failure?

19
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What are the most effective treatment choices for HFrEF?

A

ace inhibitors and beta blocker

20
Q

What are the primary diuretics recommended for heart failure according to ACC and ESC guidelines?

A

loop diuretics

21
Q

Which device prevents sudden cardiac death due to dysrhythmias?

22
Q

What is the leading cause of de novo heart failure?

A

coronary artery occlusion

23
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What is the first line treatment for acute heart failure?

24
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What is the effect of increasing cAMP on cardiac contractility?

A

increases intracellular calcium and increases excitation contraction coupling

25
What is the main therapeutic effect of nesiritide on intracardiac pressures?
decreased LVEDP
26
What is the most appropriate balloon pump setting for a tachycardia heart failure patient (inflation to heart beat)
1:2
27
What are disadvantages of peripheral ventricular assist devices?
hemolysis and lower flow rates
28
Which neurohormonal system lays a significant role in the progression of heart failure?
RAAS system
29
What pathology is responsible for the majority of URIs?
Infectious nasopharyngitis
30
Which interventions can minimize the risk of laryngospasm in URI pts?
LMA nebulized LA oropharyngeal suction
31
The main inflammatory mediators implicated in asthma include?
Prostaglandin D2 Leukotrienes Histamine
32
Which spirometric value refers to the volume of air exhaled with max effort after deep inhalation?
FVC
33
Which spirometric value remains unchanged during an acute asthma attack?
DLCO
34
What is mechanism stimulated tachypnea and hyperventilation during an asthma attack?
Pulmonary neural reflexes
35
At what level of FEV1, does the PaCO2 increase?
<25%
36
Select 2 types of surgery that are associated with a higher risk of bronchospasm
Oncologic Upper abdominal
37
Which lung volume may be decreased in COPD?
VC
38
Which radiologic finding confirms a diagnosis of emphysema?
Bullae
39
Which disorder is associated with irreversible airway dilation, inflammation, and chronic bacterial infection?
Bronchiectasis
40
Which respiratory disorder is commonly associated with situs inversus?
Primary ciliary dyskinesia