Cardiac Arrhythmias Quiz
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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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is a common cause of Complete Heart Block?

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

    Which of the following is a symptom of bradycardias?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential cause of Sinus Tachycardia?

    <p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Pacemaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pacemaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Amiodarone</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Pacemaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pacemaker</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which of the following is a symptom of bradycardias?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Atropine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Amiodarone</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of tachycardias?

    <p>Breathlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tamponade</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Pacemaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which of the following is a symptom of bradycardias?

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

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

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of tachycardias?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of asystole?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is a common cause of Complete Heart Block?

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

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

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

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

    <p>COPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Atropine</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pacemaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

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