RCIS Review Questions and Answers

RCIS Review Questions and Answers What heart sound is caused by the rapid filling of the ventricle? ANSWER 3rd An Austin Flint murmur is characterized by... (AS,AR,MS, or MR) ANSWER AR Diamond-shaped ejection murmur radiating toward the neck is associated with (AS,AR,MS, or MR) ANSWER AS What are some drugs that cause a chronotropic response ANSWER Isoproterenol and Atropine What drugs are given prior to angioplasty to avoid coronary spasm? ANSWER Ca Channel Blockers (ie. Verapamil) What converts one form of energy into another? ANSWER Transducer What is indicative of lactic acid in excessive amounts in the Coronary Sinus? ANSWER Coronary Ischemia What are lipid lowering drugs? ANSWER Statins (ie. Pravastatin, Lovastatin) What type of exercise causes pressure work, increase BP and not CO ANSWER Isometric What group of drugs reduces afterload? ANSWER Nitrates What volume of fluid is transported through the lymphatics? ANSWER 1-2 ml/min What is indicative of a blockage of any one of hte 3 major conduction fascicles? ANSWER Hemiblock What is the function of the endocrine portion of the pancreas? ANSWER Produces Bile What is a common result of right heart failure? ANSWER Neck vein distension The inferior wall of the LV is supplied by what coronary artery? ANSWER RCA