Cardiac Arrhythmias Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a symptom of tachycardia?

  • Syncope
  • Dizziness (correct)
  • Fatigue
  • Chest discomfort

Which of the following can precipitate sudden death or cardiac arrest?

  • Extreme tachycardias
  • Extreme bradycardias
  • Both extreme tachycardias and extreme bradycardias (correct)
  • None of the above

Which treatment is recommended for all haemodynamically unstable tachycardias?

  • Vagal manoeuvres
  • Intravenous adenosine
  • AV nodal blockers
  • Immediate DC cardioversion (correct)

Which of the following is a potential treatment for complete heart block (CHB) in acute myocardial infarction (MI)?

<p>Pacemaker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of Torsades De Pointes, a type of ventricular tachycardia?

<p>Appearance of twist around isoelectric line (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for ventricular tachycardia (V.Tach)?

<p>DC cardioversion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of Atrial Fibrillation?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment of choice for stable patients with monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia and normal left ventricular function?

<p>Intravenous procainamide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of AV block is characterized by progressive lengthening of successive PR intervals followed by a dropped beat?

<p>Type I Wenckebach phenomenon (Mobitz Type I) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of Complete Heart Block?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of bradycardias?

<p>Fatigue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential cause of Sinus Tachycardia?

<p>Anemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the treatment of choice for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?

<p>Intravenous adenosine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Mobitz type II Heart Block?

<p>Pacemaker (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sick Sinus Syndrome?

<p>Pacemaker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (V.Tach)?

<p>DC cardioversion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common cause of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?

<p>Coronary artery disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?

<p>Amiodarone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of AV block is characterized by a constant PR interval and a dropped beat at regular intervals?

<p>Type II Mobitz AV block (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for stable patients with monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) and normal left ventricular function?

<p>Intravenous procainamide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Sinus Tachycardia?

<p>Exercise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?

<p>Intravenous adenosine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (V.Tach)?

<p>Immediate DC cardioversion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Atrial Flutter?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)?

<p>Immediate defibrillation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sick Sinus Syndrome?

<p>Pacemaker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential treatment for Mobitz type II Heart Block?

<p>Pacemaker (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for complete heart block (CHB) in acute myocardial infarction (MI)?

<p>Pacemaker (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Sinus Tachycardia?

<p>Fever (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sick Sinus Syndrome?

<p>β-blockers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of bradycardias?

<p>Fatigue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common cause of Sick Sinus Syndrome?

<p>Atrial Fibrillation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sinus Bradycardia?

<p>Atropine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Torsades De Pointes?

<p>Lignocaine-iv bolus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Flutter?

<p>Pulmonary embolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?

<p>Digoxin toxicity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?

<p>Amiodarone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for stable patients with monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) and normal left ventricular function?

<p>Intravenous (IV) procainamide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of tachycardias?

<p>Breathlessness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?

<p>Tamponade (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (V.Tach)?

<p>Immediate DC cardioversion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?

<p>Amiodarone infusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Sinus Tachycardia?

<p>Myocardial infarction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sick Sinus Syndrome?

<p>Pacemaker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Flutter?

<p>Idiopathic-Lone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?

<p>Synchronized direct current (DC) cardioversion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of bradycardias?

<p>Dizziness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of AV block is characterized by a constant PR interval and a dropped beat at regular intervals?

<p>Mobitz type II AV block (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?

<p>Intravenous adenosine (6 mg IV) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Flutter?

<p>Fever (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of tachycardias?

<p>Fatigue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of asystole?

<p>Sick Sinus Syndrome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?

<p>DC cardioversion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Torsades De Pointes?

<p>Appearance of twist around isoelectric line (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?

<p>Coronary artery disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?

<p>Synchronized direct current (DC) cardioversion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of AV block is characterized by a constant PR interval and a dropped beat at regular intervals?

<p>Mobitz type II AV block (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of Complete Heart Block?

<p>Acute myocardial infarction (MI) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of syncope in extreme tachycardias?

<p>Inability of the heart to contract or relax properly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the treatment of choice for all haemodynamically unstable tachycardias?

<p>Immediate DC cardioversion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of narrow complex tachycardias?

<p>Supraventricular tachycardia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of irregularly irregular pulse in Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?

<p>Thyrotoxicosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) after 48 hours of anticoagulation?

<p>Amiodarone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Flutter?

<p>COPD (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sinus Bradycardia?

<p>Atropine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of Torsades De Pointes, a type of ventricular tachycardia?

<p>Appearance of twist around isoelectric line (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sick Sinus Syndrome?

<p>Pacemaker (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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