Kahoots Final

Question 1

What are common causes of secondary HTN in middle-age adults?

Answer 1

• Hyperthyroid
• OSA

Question 2

Which drugs may increase BP as a side effect?

Answer 2

• Prednisone
• BC pills
• NSAIDS

Question 3

What defines refractory HTN?

Answer 3

Uncontrolled BP on 5+ drugs

Question 4

Which dietary electrolytes are inversely related to HTN?

Answer 4

• Calcium
• Potassium

Question 5

What is the best antihypertensive drug for induction?

Answer 5

Esmolol

Question 6

What is the definition of pulmonary artery HTN?

Answer 6

mPAP above 20

Question 7

What are pulmonary vasodilating drug classes for PAH?

Answer 7

• Endothelin receptor antagonist
• Prostinoids

Question 8

What type of pulmonary hypertension is caused by a systemic to pulmonary shunt?

Answer 8

High flow PH

Question 9

What therapeutic effects do prostinoids have?

Answer 9

• Pulm vasodilation
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti platelet aggregation

Question 10

Which drugs prolong the action of NO?

Answer 10

PD5-inhibitors

Question 11

What are physical symptoms of PAH?

Answer 11

• JVD
• S3 gallop

Question 12

What is the definitive test for PAH?

Answer 12

Right heart cath

Question 13

What is the primary characteristic of systolic heart failure?

Answer 13

Decreased EF

Question 14

What symptoms are commonly associated with heart failure?

Answer 14

• S3 gallop
• Dyspnea

Question 15

What cardiac pressure does the BMP level primarily reflect?

Answer 15

LV end diastolic wall stress

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Improve Cardiac output

Question 17

What lifestyle modifications are recommended for heart failure patients?

Answer 17

• Stop smoking
• Aerobic fitness

Question 18

What is a potential complication of advanced HF?

Answer 18

Dysrhythmias

Question 19

What are the most effective treatment choices for HFrEF?

Answer 19

• Beta blocker
• ACE-inhibitor

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Loop diuretics

Question 21

Which device prevents sudden cardiac death from dysrhythmias?

Answer 21

ICD

Question 22

What is the leading cause of De Novo Heart failure?

Answer 22

Coronary artery occlusion

Question 23

What is the 1st line treatment for acute heart failure?

Answer 23

Diuretics

Question 24

What is the effect of increasing cAMP on cardiac contractility?

Answer 24

• Increased intracellular Ca++
• Increase excitation-contraction coupling

Question 25

What is the main therapeutic effect of Nesiritide on intracardiac pressures?

Answer 25

Decreased LVEDP

Question 26

What is the most appropriate balloon pump setting for tachycardia heart failure patients?

Answer 26

1:2

Question 27

What are disadvantages of peripheral ventricular assist devices?

Answer 27

* Lower flow rate * Hemolysis

Question 28

Which neurohormonal system plays a significant role in the progression of HF?

Answer 28

RAAS

Question 29

Which cardiac disorder is associated with Cor-pulmonale?

Answer 29

RV failure

Question 30

What pathology is responsible for the majority of URIs?

Answer 30

Infectious nasopharyngitis

Question 31

Which intervention can minimize the risk of laryngospasm in URI patients?

Answer 31

* LMA * NEB LA * Oropharyngeal suction

Question 32

What are the main inflammatory mediators implicated in asthma?

Answer 32

* Histamine * PGD2 * Leukotrienes

Question 33

Which spirometry value refers to the volume of air exhaled with max effort after deep inhalation?

Answer 33

FVC

Question 34

Which spirometry value remains unchanged during an acute asthma attack?

Answer 34

DLCO

Question 35

What mechanisms stimulate tachypnea and hyperventilation during an asthma attack?

Answer 35

Pulmonary neural reflexes

Question 36

At what level of FEV1 does PaCO2 increase?

Answer 36

<25%

Question 37

Select 2 types of surgery associated with higher risk of bronchospasm.

Answer 37

* Oncologic * Upper abdominal

Question 38

Which lung volume may decrease in COPD?

Answer 38

VC

Question 39

Which radiologic finding confirms emphysema?

Answer 39

Bullae

Question 40

Which disorder is associated with irreversible airway dilation, inflammation, and chronic bacterial infection?

Answer 40

Bronchiectasis

Question 41

Which respiratory disorder is commonly associated with situs inversus?

Answer 41

Primary ciliary dyskinesia