PANRE Cardiology Exam with 100%
Correct Answers
BP meds used for HTN emergency in pregnancy? - correct Answer-Nifedipine, and
Labetalol
Define HTN urgency and How long should it take to lower a patient with a HTN
urgency? - correct Answer-Hours
HTN Urgency: BP greater than 220/125
Define Stage 1 and Stage 2 HTN - correct Answer-Stage 1: BP > 140/90
Stage 2: BP > 160/100
Describe Roth spots, Splinter hemorrhages, Oslers nodes & Janeway Lesions, and
what do they indicate? - correct Answer-Endocarditis
EKG definition of STEMI - correct Answer-1+mm of ST segment elevation in 2
contiguous leads
EKG shows regular narrow-complex tachycardia in a stable pt with symptoms of racing
heart. Likely Dx and Tx? - correct Answer-PSVT- valsalva maneuvers, if that doesn't
work, adenosine
Endocrine causes of secondary HTN? - correct Answer-Cushing syndrome
Pheochromocytoma
Primary Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperthyroidism
Estrogen Use
Steroid Use
How are all regurgitation murmurs identified? - correct Answer-Blowing and higher pitch
How do we define V.Tach? - correct Answer-Three or more PVCs in a row
How do we treat Torsades de pointes? - correct Answer-Magnesium
How long should it take to lower a patient with HTN emergency? Define HTN
emergency. - correct Answer-1 hour
BP greater than 220/130 + end organ damage (encephalopathy, nephropathy, Aortic
dissection, Unstable angina)
Correct Answers
BP meds used for HTN emergency in pregnancy? - correct Answer-Nifedipine, and
Labetalol
Define HTN urgency and How long should it take to lower a patient with a HTN
urgency? - correct Answer-Hours
HTN Urgency: BP greater than 220/125
Define Stage 1 and Stage 2 HTN - correct Answer-Stage 1: BP > 140/90
Stage 2: BP > 160/100
Describe Roth spots, Splinter hemorrhages, Oslers nodes & Janeway Lesions, and
what do they indicate? - correct Answer-Endocarditis
EKG definition of STEMI - correct Answer-1+mm of ST segment elevation in 2
contiguous leads
EKG shows regular narrow-complex tachycardia in a stable pt with symptoms of racing
heart. Likely Dx and Tx? - correct Answer-PSVT- valsalva maneuvers, if that doesn't
work, adenosine
Endocrine causes of secondary HTN? - correct Answer-Cushing syndrome
Pheochromocytoma
Primary Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperthyroidism
Estrogen Use
Steroid Use
How are all regurgitation murmurs identified? - correct Answer-Blowing and higher pitch
How do we define V.Tach? - correct Answer-Three or more PVCs in a row
How do we treat Torsades de pointes? - correct Answer-Magnesium
How long should it take to lower a patient with HTN emergency? Define HTN
emergency. - correct Answer-1 hour
BP greater than 220/130 + end organ damage (encephalopathy, nephropathy, Aortic
dissection, Unstable angina)
