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Question 1
True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin.
CORRECT ANSWER
Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain
Question 2
What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure?
CORRECT ANSWER
5 REM
Question 3
What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/coumadin?
CORRECT ANSWER
2.0-3.0
Question 4
What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin?
CORRECT ANSWER
INR 0.6-1.2
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,Question 5
When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered?
CORRECT ANSWER
Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased blood flow to the tissues.
Can be delivered by either IV or IC
Question 6
What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve?
CORRECT ANSWER
Pros: last longer
Cons: Prone to thrombus formation
Question 7
Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing device (such as
biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use? Where are they placed?
CORRECT ANSWER
uses 2-3 leads
placed through a vein in the RA, RV and into coronal sinus vein to pace the LV
A CRT device sends small electrical impulses to both lower chambers of the heart to help
them beat together in a more synchronized pattern.
Question 8
What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers?
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,CORRECT ANSWER
0.014-0.018 inch
Question 9
When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI?
CORRECT ANSWER
* 2-4 hours after symptom onset * normal in 24-36 hours
Question 10
What is the diameter of the standard J wire?
CORRECT ANSWER
0.035
Question 11
What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist?
CORRECT ANSWER
vitamin K
Question 12
When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be?
CORRECT ANSWER
Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm
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, Question 13
What is the usual time for restenosis to occur?
CORRECT ANSWER
within 6 months
Question 14
What size is the red sheath?
CORRECT ANSWER
*4F-red
Question 15
What size is the grey sheath?
CORRECT ANSWER
5F-grey
Question 16
What size is the green sheath?
CORRECT ANSWER
6F- green
Question 17
What size is the orange sheath?
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UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin.
CORRECT ANSWER
Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain
Question 2
What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure?
CORRECT ANSWER
5 REM
Question 3
What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/coumadin?
CORRECT ANSWER
2.0-3.0
Question 4
What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin?
CORRECT ANSWER
INR 0.6-1.2
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,Question 5
When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered?
CORRECT ANSWER
Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased blood flow to the tissues.
Can be delivered by either IV or IC
Question 6
What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve?
CORRECT ANSWER
Pros: last longer
Cons: Prone to thrombus formation
Question 7
Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing device (such as
biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use? Where are they placed?
CORRECT ANSWER
uses 2-3 leads
placed through a vein in the RA, RV and into coronal sinus vein to pace the LV
A CRT device sends small electrical impulses to both lower chambers of the heart to help
them beat together in a more synchronized pattern.
Question 8
What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers?
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,CORRECT ANSWER
0.014-0.018 inch
Question 9
When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI?
CORRECT ANSWER
* 2-4 hours after symptom onset * normal in 24-36 hours
Question 10
What is the diameter of the standard J wire?
CORRECT ANSWER
0.035
Question 11
What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist?
CORRECT ANSWER
vitamin K
Question 12
When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be?
CORRECT ANSWER
Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm
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, Question 13
What is the usual time for restenosis to occur?
CORRECT ANSWER
within 6 months
Question 14
What size is the red sheath?
CORRECT ANSWER
*4F-red
Question 15
What size is the grey sheath?
CORRECT ANSWER
5F-grey
Question 16
What size is the green sheath?
CORRECT ANSWER
6F- green
Question 17
What size is the orange sheath?
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