Treatment

Question 1

How is mean arterial pressure measured (MAP)? (4)

Answer 1

• The entire tubing and catheter are filled with saline
• Under pressure from a flush bag, creating a hydraulic system.
• Diaphragm moves with the pulsations of the fluid
• Blood pushes saline back
• Movements converted to measurements

Question 2

Primary prevention drug of CV event in at risk patients

Answer 2

20mg atorvastatin OD

Question 3

Secondary prevention drug of CV event

Answer 3

80mg atorvastatin OD