Advanced Arrhythmias Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
What rhythm is this?
Correct Answer
Torsades de Pointes
Question 2
What is the treatment for symptomatic sinus bradycardia?
Correct Answer
-oxygen
-atropine
-pacemaker may be required
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,Question 3
How is the PR interval measured?
Correct Answer
From the beginning of P to the beginning of QRS.
Question 4
What is the treatment for PVCs?
Correct Answer
-Treatment based on cause
-May use beta blockers, amiodarone
Question 5
What are some causes of prolonged QTc?
Correct Answer
-amiodarone
-zofran
-haldol
-some antibiotics
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,Question 6
What is torsades de pointes?
Correct Answer
Polymorphic V tach in which the QRS complex twists around the baseline.
Question 7
What does the QT interval represent?
Correct Answer
the total time required for ventricular depolarization and repolarization
Question 8
What is the treatment for second-degree AV block type 2?
Correct Answer
temporary pacing until permanent pacemaker is placed
Question 9
Where is the QRS interval measured?
Correct Answer
From the beginning of the Q (or R) wave to the end of the S wave.
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, Question 10
What rhythm is this?
Correct Answer
First-degree AV block
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Question 1
What rhythm is this?
Correct Answer
Torsades de Pointes
Question 2
What is the treatment for symptomatic sinus bradycardia?
Correct Answer
-oxygen
-atropine
-pacemaker may be required
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,Question 3
How is the PR interval measured?
Correct Answer
From the beginning of P to the beginning of QRS.
Question 4
What is the treatment for PVCs?
Correct Answer
-Treatment based on cause
-May use beta blockers, amiodarone
Question 5
What are some causes of prolonged QTc?
Correct Answer
-amiodarone
-zofran
-haldol
-some antibiotics
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,Question 6
What is torsades de pointes?
Correct Answer
Polymorphic V tach in which the QRS complex twists around the baseline.
Question 7
What does the QT interval represent?
Correct Answer
the total time required for ventricular depolarization and repolarization
Question 8
What is the treatment for second-degree AV block type 2?
Correct Answer
temporary pacing until permanent pacemaker is placed
Question 9
Where is the QRS interval measured?
Correct Answer
From the beginning of the Q (or R) wave to the end of the S wave.
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, Question 10
What rhythm is this?
Correct Answer
First-degree AV block
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