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Add to cartWhat are the common symptoms of pericarditis?
Often present with friction rub, sharp chest pain with inspiration, low-grade fever, muffled heart tones, and hypotension. Treatment includes colchicine.
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What are the common symptoms of pulmonary edema?
Pink/frothy sputum, tachypnea, dyspnea, and bilateral wheeze. CXR shows alveolar infiltrates, Kerley B lines, and pleural effusions.
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What are the common symptoms of cardiac tamponade?
Becks Triad, which includes muffled heart tones, JVD, and hypotension. Other symptoms include narrow pulse pressure, low cardiac output, low blood pressure, tachycardia, high respiratory rate, and pulsus paradoxus. Diagnosis is confirmed with an echocardiogram.
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What are the recommended blood pressure reduction goals for hypertensive urgency?
The guidelines recommend reducing blood pressure by 10-25% in the first hour, then reaching a target of 160/100 mmHg within 6 hours, and finally returning to normal blood pressure over the next 24 hours.
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Which leads on the ECG are indicative of a septal myocardial infarction?
V1 and V2, which correspond to the left anterior descending (LAD) artery.
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Which leads on the ECG are indicative of an anterior myocardial infarction?
V3 and V4, which also correspond to the left anterior descending (LAD) artery.
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Which leads on the ECG are indicative of an inferior/posterior myocardial infarction?
II, III, and aVF, which correspond to the right coronary artery (RCA).
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Which leads on the ECG are indicative of a lateral myocardial infarction?
I, aVL, V5, and V6, which correspond to the circumflex artery.
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Create quizThis set of practice questions is designed to help you review the material for the AACN AGACNP Boards Exam. These questions cover a range of topics, including pericarditis, pulmonary edema, cardiac tamponade, and more. Each question is followed by the correct answer, rated A+. Use these questions to test your knowledge and prepare for the exam.
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04-22-2024
What are the common symptoms of pericarditis?
Often present with friction rub, sharp chest pain with inspiration, low-grade fever, muffled heart tones, and hypotension. Treatment includes colchicine.What are the common symptoms of pulmonary edema?
Pink/frothy sputum, tachypnea, dyspnea, and bilateral wheeze. CXR shows alveolar infiltrates, Kerley B lines, and pleural effusions.What are the common symptoms of cardiac tamponade?
Becks Triad, which includes muffled heart tones, JVD, and hypotension. Other symptoms include narrow pulse pressure, low cardiac output, low blood pressure, tachycardia, high respiratory rate, and pulsus paradoxus. Diagnosis is confirmed with an echocardiogram.What are the recommended blood pressure reduction goals for hypertensive urgency?
The guidelines recommend reducing blood pressure by 10-25% in the first hour, then reaching a target of 160/100 mmHg within 6 hours, and finally returning to normal blood pressure over the next 24 hours.Which leads on the ECG are indicative of a septal myocardial infarction?
V1 and V2, which correspond to the left anterior descending (LAD) artery.Which leads on the ECG are indicative of an anterior myocardial infarction?
V3 and V4, which also correspond to the left anterior descending (LAD) artery.Which leads on the ECG are indicative of an inferior/posterior myocardial infarction?
II, III, and aVF, which correspond to the right coronary artery (RCA).Which leads on the ECG are indicative of a lateral myocardial infarction?
I, aVL, V5, and V6, which correspond to the circumflex artery.How is endocarditis diagnosed?
What is pulsus paradoxus?
What is an S4 gallop?
What is the recommended target for pulmonary vein ablation in atrial fibrillation?
What are the stages of heart failure according to the NYHA classification?
What is the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin?
According to the AHA guidelines, which patients should receive moderate to high intensity statin therapy?
What are the ECG changes seen in hyperkalemia?
What is a common complication of carotid endarterectomy?
What is the most common rhythm seen in patients with tetralogy of Fallot?
What is a common side effect of statins?
What medications are commonly used in the management of acute coronary syndrome?
What is the purpose of cardiac resynchronization therapy?
What is the dosing regimen for clopidogrel (Plavix)?
What are the common signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity?
What are the characteristics of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?
What is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)?
What is the purpose of Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)?
What are the common symptoms of pulmonary embolism?
What are the symptoms of pulmonary hypertension?
What is the likely pathogen in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)?
When does hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) typically occur?
When does ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) typically occur?
What is the treatment for acute asthma exacerbation?