| hint | answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| heart valve most likely to be affected by endocarditis | mitral | 75%
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| ICDs are considered in patients with EF | 35 | 38%
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| first line tx for hypertensive crisis | nicardipine, labetalol | 38%
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| ABI < this indicates PAD | 0.9 | 13%
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| Triglycerides > this increase your risk for pancreatitis | 1,000 | 13%
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| In addition to ASCVD score 7.5%+, LDL above what indicates the need for high intensity statin | 190 | 13%
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| Class X HF per the NYHA includes slight limitation of activity with normal daily activities | 2 | 13%
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| Class X HF per the NYHA includes pain/SOB even at rest | 4 | 13%
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| Surgical valve replacement/repair is indicated in pts w/ acute aortic regurgitation, symptomatic AR, or EF < what? | 55 | 13%
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| Med regimen for HFrEF includes these 3 classes | ACE/ARB + diuretic + BB | 13%
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| Heparin, fondaparinux, and direct thrombin inhibitors (dabigatran) are all meds in this drug class | Anticoagulants | 13%
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| aspirin, P2Y12 inhibitors (clopidogrel) and glycoprotein IIA/IIB are all meds in this class of drugs | antiplatelets | 13%
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| the only valve disease for which valve replacement is preferred to valve repair | aortic stenosis | 13%
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| only two medications that reduce mortality in stable angina | aspirin, BB | 13%
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| this class of meds is contraindicated in WPW | AV node blockers (BB) | 13%
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| This class of drugs used in the tx of chronic stable angina should be avoided in acute decompensated HF | BB | 13%
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| med class contraindicated in cocaine induced MI and vasospastic angina | Betablockers | 13%
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| Left sided HF is MCC by | CAD, hypertension | 13%
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| antihypertensive regimen in african americans includes these two med classes | CCB + thiazide | 13%
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| Medication that improves intermittent claudication in PAD | Cilastozol | 13%
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| Congenital heart disease commonly associated with turner syndrome | Coarctation of the aorta | 13%
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| Standard HF treatment | diuretic + ACEi ± BB | 13%
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| first-line antihypertensive agents in patients with acute aortic dissection | esmolol, labetalol | 13%
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| hpertriglyceridemia is treated with this class of meds | fibrates | 13%
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| this type of MI is preload dependent; nitroglycerin is contraindicated | inferior | 13%
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| acute HF treatment | lasix + nitroprusside | 13%
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| Right sided HF is MCC by | Left sided HF, lung disease | 13%
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| disorders characterized by an opening snap | mitral stenosis, tricuspid stenosis | 13%
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| Midsystolic click is characteristic of | MVP | 13%
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| this med is contraindicated in RV (inferior) infarct | Nitroglycerin | 13%
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| Example of high intensity statin regimen | Rosuvastatin 20mg, atorvastatin 40mg | 13%
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| Most common innocent murmur in kids, characterized by vibratory, musical quality | Still murmur | 13%
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| Artery MC affected in PAD of the lower limbs | Superficial femoral | 13%
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| Patients will often present with a linear erythematous induration that is tender to palpation, or palpable cord on the leg, indicating this condition | superficial thrombophlebitis | 13%
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| “R on T” phenomenon refers to the cause of this dangerous rhythm which is preceded by multiple PVCs | ventricular tachycardia | 13%
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| MC congenital valve defect | VSD | 13%
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| verapamil, amiodarone, digoxin, or beta-blockers are AV nodal blockers contraindicated in | WPW | 13%
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| critical limb ischemia is defined as ABI < | 0.4 | 0%
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| endovenous laser ablation is indicated when venous reflux exceeds this many ms | 1000 | 0%
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| ideal total cholesterol is less than | 200 | 0%
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| in hypertensive emergency, blood pressure should be reduced by this much within the first hour | 25% | 0%
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| amount of IV NS/LR Xmg/kg a patient should be given for shock | 30mg/kg | 0%
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| AAA above this size in diameter should be monitored regularly w/ US | 3cm | 0%
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| CABG is indicated if LAD stenosis exceeds | 50% | 0%
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| Treat hypertriglyceridemia when tri exceed this value | 500 | 0%
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| surgical repair is indicated when abdominal aneurysm exceeds this size | 5.5cm | 0%
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| Toxic megacolon is colonic dilation beyond | 6cm | 0%
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| Exam findings highly suggestive of this condition include an S3 gallop, abdominojugular reflux, and jugular venous distension | acute heart failure | 0%
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| MC valve disorder in the US | aortic stenosis | 0%
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| MC congenital heart condition among adults | bicuspid aortic valve | 0%
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| MCC of aortic stenosis | calcification, CAD, atherosclerosis | 0%
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| sinus tachycardia w/ low QRS voltage on EKG is a sign of | cardiac tampanade | 0%
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| Hypotension, distended neck veins, and muffled heart sounds are known as Beck’s triad, indicating | cardiac tamponade | 0%
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| MC pathogen responsible for acute pericarditis | coxsackie | 0%
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| refers to post-MI pericarditis | dressler syndrome | 0%
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| symptom caused by increased capillary hydrostatic pressure, hypoalbuminemia, increased capillary permeability, or lymphatic obstruction | edema | 0%
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| Most common cause of aortic regurgitation | Endocarditis | 0%
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| Pulsus bisferiens, triple apical impulse, and S4 are associated with | HOCM | 0%
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| Medications that decrease preload such as nitrites, ACEi/ARBs, diuretics and digoxin should be avoided in | HOCM | 0%
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| most common and most important predisposing risk factor found in patients with aortic dissection | hypertension | 0%
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| Most important predisposing risk factor for aortic dissection | Hypertension | 0%
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| lateral wall STEMI affects which artery? | left circumflex | 0%
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| MCC of nontraumatic cardiac tamponade | malignancy | 0%
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| first-line vasopressor or inotropic agent of choice for cardiogenic shock | norepinephrine | 0%
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| this class of meds, which includes epoprostenol, is used in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension | prostacyclin analogs | 0%
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| vagal maneuvers should first be attempted in this arrhythmia | PSVT | 0%
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| the difference between the two types of premature cardiac contractions (PAC vs PVC) is that this form has a compensatory pause following | PVC | 0%
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| pulmonary embolism is associated with this cardiac rhythm on EKG | RBBB | 0%
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| MCC of tricuspid stenosis | RHD | 0%
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| MCC of mitral stenosis | RHD | 0%
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| classic symptoms of this cardiac emergency include abdominal/flank/back pain, hypotension, and pulsatile abdominal mass | ruptured AAA | 0%
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| this hyperadrenergic state can cause acute heart failure, and may also present with the following symptoms: hyperthermia, hypertension, tachycardia (often out of proportion to temperature), anxiety, tremors, diaphoresis, hair thinning, diarrhea, exophthalmos, an anterior neck mass, dyspnea on exertion, elevated jugular venous pressure with jugular venous distension, and pulmonary edema | thyroid storm | 0%
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| reciprocal leads showing ST depression in inferior STEMI | V1-V3 | 0%
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