COMLEX LEVEL 2 Complete (Original) Latest Version Graded A+

COMLEX LEVEL 2 Complete (Original) Latest Version Graded A+ __ are done if there are short runs or ventricular tachycardia or unexplained syncope and you want to see if you can induce sustained ventricular tachycardia. What does a swan-ganz cath do? EP studies Swan-Ganz is a right heart catheter that assesses intracardiac pressure and cardiac output. __ is a common cause of low back pain during pregnancy and after delivery What is the thompson test? bilateral sacral flexion Squeeze the calf to see if it plantar flexes -- If it doesn't, than this is an indication of achilles tendon rupture __ pushes the trachea away from the involved lung, and __ pulls the trachea toward the involved lung. What requires chest tube placement? What requires needle decompression prior to chest tube placement? Which one allows air into the lungs but not out (one way valve) Which one is associated w/ trauma and mechanical ventilation Tension pneumothorax atelectasis -Pneumothorax -Tension pneumothorax Tension pneumothorax Tension pneumothorax ___ antibiotics have better coverage than any other class List them Beta-Lactam Penicillin, Cephalosporins, carbapenems, aztreonam ___ dilate afferent arteriole ___ constrict afferent arteriole Best test for renal artery stenosis? - Treatment? Prostaglandins NSAIDs Duplex U/S - This does not do any damage to kidneys - Do CT w/ contrast if there is clear sign that kidney is not damaged Treat w/ statin to prevent further development of atherosclerotic plaques - Use ACEi if there's unilateral artery stenosis. Do not use ACEi if there are bilateral renal artery stenosis as this may precipitate heart failure ___ is a benzodiazepine antagonist