Strips Questions with Correct
Answers
Sinus Bradycardia - ANSWERSAsymptomatic= notify doctor. Symptomatic= Atropine,
may need to be paced.
Sinus Tachycardia - ANSWERSAsymptomatic= stop triggers (energy drinks, coffee,
caffeine, drugs). Symptomatic= cardiovert, beta blocker.
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) - ANSWERSQRS complex, little waves. Treat with
anticoagulants (warfarin, heparin, coumadin) may need cardioversion or ablation.
PVC's - ANSWERSCan be unifocal or multifocal. Happen to everyone, triggered by
stress, caffeine, coffee, energy drinks, drugs. Excessive amount over 24 hours treated
with beta blockers
Ventricular Tachycardia - ANSWERS"Tombstones". Treat with Amiodarone and
cardioversion (stable v-tach). Remember that amiodarone is hard on liver.
Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib) - ANSWERSCPR immediately, must be defibrillated,
medications (epinephrine, amiodarone, lidocaine or magnesium). Patients have better
chance of survival if they are defibrillated
Asystole - ANSWERS
STEMI - ANSWERS
NSTEMI - ANSWERS