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CMC CARDIAC MEDICINE CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024
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Which of the following findings is suggestive of pulsus paradoxus? 
 
A. Inspiratory drop in SBP > 10 mmHg 
B. Expiratory drop in SBP > 10 mmHg 
C. Inspiratory rise in SBP > 10 mmHg 
 
EXPLANATION 
Answer- A - The finding suggestive of pulsus paradoxus is inspiratory drop in SBP > 10 mmHg. Pulsus paradoxus can be found in cardiac tamponade, constrictive pericarditis, airway obstruction, superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction, COPD, and asthma. 
 
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FCCS Quizlet questions and answers 2023 verified passed
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FCCS Quizlet questions and answers 2023 verified passed.What labs should you order immediately when assessing the acutely ill or injured pt? (2) 
ABG, BG 
 
 
 
What is the single most important indicator of critical illness? (hint: it's a vital sign) 
Tachypnea 
 
 
 
Increase in depth of breathing 
Kussmaul/hyperpnea 
 
 
 
Increase in depth of breathing, also called Kussmaul or hyperpnea, may indicate what severe acid/base abnormality? 
severe metabolic acidosis 
 
 
 
Periodic breathing wit...
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AANP Board 146 Questions with Answers,100% CORRECT
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AANP Board 146 Questions with Answers 
 
 
 
INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. - CORRECT ANSWER 2 
 
What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? - CORRECT ANSWER Sulfa 
 
Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Leads to ARF 
 
Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) - CORRECT ANSWER Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia 
 
What are beta blocker indications? - CORRECT ANSWER HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis,...
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FCCS Review 2023 Questions with correct Answers
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What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea 
 
Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation 
 
A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock 
 
If a pt ...
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NU 674 EXAM 1 (100% correct answers)
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a set of goals and objectives with 10 year targets designed to guide national health promotion and disease prevention efforts to improve the health of all people in the US correct answers healthy people 2020 
 
prevents the onset of disease/condition; e.g. vaccinations/seatbelts correct answers primary prevention 
 
identifies and treats asymptomatic people; e.g. screenings and identifying risk factors correct answers secondary prevention 
 
care of established disease and preventing complicatio...
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TCRN REVIEW - TRUNK (THORACIC TRAUMA, ABDOMINAL TRAUMA, GENITOURINARY TRAUMA, OBSTETRICAL TRAUMA) (36 QUESTIONS ON EXAM) 2024
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TCRN REVIEW - TRUNK (THORACIC TRAUMA, ABDOMINAL TRAUMA, GENITOURINARY TRAUMA, OBSTETRICAL TRAUMA) (36 QUESTIONS ON EXAM) 2024 
 
 
What is a collection of excess fluid between the visceral pericardium and the parietal pericardium? ==ANSWER==Pericardial Tamponade 
 
What are the classic signs and symptoms of a pericardial tamponade? ==ANSWER==Beck's Triad 
 
What are the 3 findings in Beck's Triad? ==ANSWER==Muffled heart tones 
Systemic Hypotension 
Distended Neck Veins (may not be present wit...
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Exam NR 511 Test Bank AANP-FNP Lightning Round Complete Review 2021 /2022 266pages
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Exam NR 511 Test Bank AANP-FNP Lightning Round Complete Review 2021 /2022 266pages 
 
 
AANP-FNP lightning round review-#2 
 
1.	How many sets of Kegels should be done each day to help with urinary incontinence? 
 
-Three sets of 10 a day 
 
2.	What is the first line treatment for allergic rhinitis? 
 
-	intranasal corticosteroid—ie: Flonase. 
 
3.	What is the term used for the loss of high-pitched tones in geriatrics? 
 
-Presbycusis 
 
4.	What type of hearing loss does cerumen impaction ca...
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AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+
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AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 
58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis 
What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent 
What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 
What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo 
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RCIS Exam Prep | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
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0.5mm of lead is the equivalent of ______ shielding from xray - 95% shielding from xray 
1 inch equals ____ cm - 2.54 
1lb = __ kg - 0.45kg 
A patient has symptomatic narrow QRS complex tachycardia. What should be the first treatment? - 
*first vagal maneuvers, then 6mg adenosine 
ACT level needed to proceed with angioplasty (PTCA)? - 250-300 seconds 
Angiographic view for an LCA ostium? - Shallow (20) RAO 
Beta 1 receptors - heart (only 1 heart) 
Beta receptors effect in the heart - Relaxes ves...
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Cardiology boards ABIM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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Cardiology boards ABIM LATEST 
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Normals for PA catheter pressures - CORRECT ANSWER RA <7, RV 30/7, PCWP 3- 
11 
PA cath findings in tamponade or constrictive pericarditis - CORRECT ANSWER 
Diastolic pressures elevated and equalized in all chambers, low BP, tachycardia, 
interventricular dependence (septal bounce) 
PA cath findings in cardiogenic shock - CORRECT ANSWER Elevated PCWP, RA 
pressure, and decr...
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