cardiac arrhythmias
Question
Question 1
More than half of all cardiac arrhythmias involve the atria.
True
False
Question 2.
What are the most common symptoms caused by tachyarrhythmias?
Sweating
Thirst
Palpitations
Headaches
Question 3.
For women with known CAD and diabetes, which is most appropriate to assess CAD risk?
ETT
Coronary bypass surgery
Coronary catheterization
ETT with imaging
Question 4.
Of the following, which is the best answer when asked for an advantage of echocardiogram exercise testing over thallium stress testing?
Does not depend on operator experience
Costs are the same
Results are available more quickly
Doesn’t matter because there are no advantages
Question 5.
Your patient has uncomplicated pyelonephritis. In deciding your recommended treatment, you consider the most common pathogenic reason for this diagnosis. What pathogen accounts for the majority of pyelonephritis?
E. Coli
Gardnerella Vaginalis
Mycoplasma Hominis
Chlamydia
Question 6.
What purpose does the principle of fidelity serve in the provider/patient relationship?
Ensures that providers honor their commitments to the patient
Obligates the provider to a one-on-one relationship with the individual
Ensures that patients receive whatever they want
Maintains costs in the healthcare arena
Question 7.
In CAD, after both systolic and diastolic dysfunction have occurred, the typical pattern of chest pain and related EKG changes occur. During an EKG, you should expect to see ST-segment and T-wave changes that are central to demonstration of ischemia occurring relatively late in the ischemic cascade. Is this true or false?
