ANCC Cardiovascular certification WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Is observed in 50% of patients with endocarditis. CORRECT ANSWER Splenomegaly A diagnosis of infective endocarditis must be considered and exluded in all patients with (2) CORRECT ANSWER 1. Heart murmur 2. Fever of unknown origin ACT Normal & Therapeutic (2) CORRECT ANSWER 70-120 150-190 or 300 seconds post PTCA/stent Acute Heart Failure CORRECT ANSWER Abrupt onset, usually follows acute MI or valve rupture APTT Normal & Therapeutic CORRECT ANSWER 28-38 seconds 1.5-2.5x normal Blood culture guidelines for causative organism in endocariditis CORRECT ANSWER 3 separate cultures, 3 separate sites in 1 hour
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