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hint	answer	% Correct
ICDs are considered in patients with EF	35	100%
Standard HF treatment	diuretic + ACEi ± BB	100%
acute HF treatment	lasix + nitroprusside	100%
heart valve most likely to be affected by endocarditis	mitral	100%
critical limb ischemia is defined as ABI <	0.4	0%
ABI < this indicates PAD	0.9	0%
endovenous laser ablation is indicated when venous reflux exceeds this many ms	1000	0%
Triglycerides > this increase your risk for pancreatitis	1,000	0%
In addition to ASCVD score 7.5%+, LDL above what indicates the need for high intensity statin	190	0%
Class X HF per the NYHA includes slight limitation of activity with normal daily activities	2	0%
ideal total cholesterol is less than	200	0%
in hypertensive emergency, blood pressure should be reduced by this much within the first hour	25%	0%
amount of IV NS/LR Xmg/kg a patient should be given for shock	30mg/kg	0%
AAA above this size in diameter should be monitored regularly w/ US	3cm	0%
Class X HF per the NYHA includes pain/SOB even at rest	4	0%
CABG is indicated if LAD stenosis exceeds	50%	0%
Treat hypertriglyceridemia when tri exceed this value	500	0%
Surgical valve replacement/repair is indicated in pts w/ acute aortic regurgitation, symptomatic AR, or EF < what?	55	0%
surgical repair is indicated when abdominal aneurysm exceeds this size	5.5cm	0%
Toxic megacolon is colonic dilation beyond	6cm	0%
Med regimen for HFrEF includes these 3 classes	ACE/ARB + diuretic + BB	0%
Exam findings highly suggestive of this condition include an S3 gallop, abdominojugular reflux, and jugular venous distension	acute heart failure	0%
Heparin, fondaparinux, and direct thrombin inhibitors (dabigatran) are all meds in this drug class	Anticoagulants	0%
aspirin, P2Y12 inhibitors (clopidogrel) and glycoprotein IIA/IIB are all meds in this class of drugs	antiplatelets	0%
the only valve disease for which valve replacement is preferred to valve repair	aortic stenosis	0%
MC valve disorder in the US	aortic stenosis	0%
only two medications that reduce mortality in stable angina	aspirin, BB	0%
this class of meds is contraindicated in WPW	AV node blockers (BB)	0%
This class of drugs used in the tx of chronic stable angina should be avoided in acute decompensated HF	BB	0%
med class contraindicated in cocaine induced MI and vasospastic angina	Betablockers	0%
MC congenital heart condition among adults	bicuspid aortic valve	0%
Left sided HF is MCC by	CAD, hypertension	0%
MCC of aortic stenosis	calcification, CAD, atherosclerosis	0%
sinus tachycardia w/ low QRS voltage on EKG is a sign of	cardiac tampanade	0%
Hypotension, distended neck veins, and muffled heart sounds are known as Beck’s triad, indicating	cardiac tamponade	0%
antihypertensive regimen in african americans includes these two med classes	CCB + thiazide	0%
Medication that improves intermittent claudication in PAD	Cilastozol	0%
Congenital heart disease commonly associated with turner syndrome	Coarctation of the aorta	0%
MC pathogen responsible for acute pericarditis	coxsackie	0%
refers to post-MI pericarditis	dressler syndrome	0%
symptom caused by increased capillary hydrostatic pressure, hypoalbuminemia, increased capillary permeability, or lymphatic obstruction	edema	0%
Most common cause of aortic regurgitation	Endocarditis	0%
first-line antihypertensive agents in patients with acute aortic dissection	esmolol, labetalol	0%
hpertriglyceridemia is treated with this class of meds	fibrates	0%
Pulsus bisferiens, triple apical impulse, and S4 are associated with	HOCM	0%
Medications that decrease preload such as nitrites, ACEi/ARBs, diuretics and digoxin should be avoided in	HOCM	0%
most common and most important predisposing risk factor found in patients with aortic dissection	hypertension	0%
Most important predisposing risk factor for aortic dissection	Hypertension	0%
this type of MI is preload dependent; nitroglycerin is contraindicated	inferior	0%
lateral wall STEMI affects which artery?	left circumflex	0%
Right sided HF is MCC by	Left sided HF, lung disease	0%
MCC of nontraumatic cardiac tamponade	malignancy	0%
disorders characterized by an opening snap	mitral stenosis, tricuspid stenosis	0%
Midsystolic click is characteristic of	MVP	0%
first line tx for hypertensive crisis	nicardipine, labetalol	0%
this med is contraindicated in RV (inferior) infarct	Nitroglycerin	0%
first-line vasopressor or inotropic agent of choice for cardiogenic shock	norepinephrine	0%
this class of meds, which includes epoprostenol, is used in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension	prostacyclin analogs	0%
vagal maneuvers should first be attempted in this arrhythmia	PSVT	0%
the difference between the two types of premature cardiac contractions (PAC vs PVC) is that this form has a compensatory pause following	PVC	0%
pulmonary embolism is associated with this cardiac rhythm on EKG	RBBB	0%
MCC of tricuspid stenosis	RHD	0%
MCC of mitral stenosis	RHD	0%
Example of high intensity statin regimen	Rosuvastatin 20mg, atorvastatin 40mg	0%
classic symptoms of this cardiac emergency include abdominal/flank/back pain, hypotension, and pulsatile abdominal mass	ruptured AAA	0%
Most common innocent murmur in kids, characterized by vibratory, musical quality	Still murmur	0%
Artery MC affected in PAD of the lower limbs	Superficial femoral	0%
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	0%
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%
reciprocal leads showing ST depression in inferior STEMI	V1-V3	0%
“R on T” phenomenon refers to the cause of this dangerous rhythm which is preceded by multiple PVCs	ventricular tachycardia	0%
MC congenital valve defect	VSD	0%
verapamil, amiodarone, digoxin, or beta-blockers are AV nodal blockers contraindicated in	WPW	0%