Study Guide for BKAT 9R Real Exam

Study Guide for BKAT 9R Real Exam Classic EKG changes you expect to find in an acute myocardial infarction include: A. Frequent PVCs B. Wide Q Waves C. ST segment elevations D. Narrow PR intervals - CORRECT ANSWERYou have a patient with end-stage cardiomyopathy and receive orders to start nitroprusside and dobutamine. What effects do you expect to see in your patient's cardiac output? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduces preload and afterload, and improves contractility Your patient just arrived from the Emergency Department and is receiving thrombolytics (TPA) 3 hours post myocardial infarction. Which of the following indications would cue you to stop the infusion immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER-Change in mental status A central venous pressure (CVP) directly reflects pressure in the - CORRECT ANSWER-right atrium An elevated CVP reading might indicate which of the following - CORRECT ANSWERRight heart failure The pulmonary artery occlusive pressure (PAOP) reflects the pressure in the - CORRECT ANSWER-left ventricle What is a normal PAOP? - CORRECT ANSWER-6-12 An elevated PAOP might indicate which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-LV failure Your patient is a 64 yom complaining of a "funny feeling in my chest." HIs EKG shows atrial fibrillation. Which of the following medications can be used to treat this arrhythmia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardizem (Diltiazem) Cardiac tamponade may manifest all the following signs except: A. Pulsus paradoxus B. Bradycardia C. Decreased systolic pressure D. Muffled heart tones - CORRECT ANSWER-Bradycardia An antidote for heparin is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Protamine sulfate