70 Questions
Which of the following is a symptom of tachycardia?
Dizziness
Which of the following can precipitate sudden death or cardiac arrest?
Both extreme tachycardias and extreme bradycardias
Which treatment is recommended for all haemodynamically unstable tachycardias?
Immediate DC cardioversion
Which of the following is a potential treatment for complete heart block (CHB) in acute myocardial infarction (MI)?
Pacemaker
What is the characteristic feature of Torsades De Pointes, a type of ventricular tachycardia?
Appearance of twist around isoelectric line
Which of the following is a potential treatment for ventricular tachycardia (V.Tach)?
DC cardioversion
Which of the following is a common cause of Atrial Fibrillation?
All of the above
What is the treatment of choice for stable patients with monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia and normal left ventricular function?
Intravenous procainamide
Which type of AV block is characterized by progressive lengthening of successive PR intervals followed by a dropped beat?
Type I Wenckebach phenomenon (Mobitz Type I)
What is a common cause of Complete Heart Block?
All of the above
Which of the following is a symptom of bradycardias?
Fatigue
What is the potential cause of Sinus Tachycardia?
Anemia
Which of the following is the treatment of choice for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?
Intravenous adenosine
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Mobitz type II Heart Block?
Pacemaker
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sick Sinus Syndrome?
Pacemaker
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (V.Tach)?
DC cardioversion
Which of the following is the most common cause of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
Coronary artery disease
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
Amiodarone
Which type of AV block is characterized by a constant PR interval and a dropped beat at regular intervals?
Type II Mobitz AV block
Which of the following is a potential treatment for stable patients with monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) and normal left ventricular function?
Intravenous procainamide
Which of the following is a potential cause of Sinus Tachycardia?
Exercise
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?
Intravenous adenosine
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (V.Tach)?
Immediate DC cardioversion
Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
All of the above
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Atrial Flutter?
All of the above
Which of the following is a potential cause of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?
All of the above
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)?
Immediate defibrillation
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sick Sinus Syndrome?
Pacemaker
What is a potential treatment for Mobitz type II Heart Block?
Pacemaker
Which of the following is a potential treatment for complete heart block (CHB) in acute myocardial infarction (MI)?
Pacemaker
Which of the following is a potential cause of Sinus Tachycardia?
Fever
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sick Sinus Syndrome?
β-blockers
Which of the following is a symptom of bradycardias?
Fatigue
Which of the following is the most common cause of Sick Sinus Syndrome?
Atrial Fibrillation
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sinus Bradycardia?
Atropine
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Torsades De Pointes?
Lignocaine-iv bolus
Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Flutter?
Pulmonary embolism
Which of the following is a potential cause of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?
Digoxin toxicity
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
Amiodarone
Which of the following is a potential treatment for stable patients with monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) and normal left ventricular function?
Intravenous (IV) procainamide
Which of the following is a symptom of tachycardias?
Breathlessness
Which of the following is a potential cause of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?
Tamponade
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (V.Tach)?
Immediate DC cardioversion
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?
Amiodarone infusion
Which of the following is a potential cause of Sinus Tachycardia?
Myocardial infarction
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sick Sinus Syndrome?
Pacemaker
Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Flutter?
Idiopathic-Lone
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?
Synchronized direct current (DC) cardioversion
Which of the following is a symptom of bradycardias?
Dizziness
Which type of AV block is characterized by a constant PR interval and a dropped beat at regular intervals?
Mobitz type II AV block
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?
Intravenous adenosine (6 mg IV)
Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Flutter?
Fever
Which of the following is a symptom of tachycardias?
Fatigue
Which of the following is a potential cause of asystole?
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?
DC cardioversion
Which of the following is a potential cause of Torsades De Pointes?
Appearance of twist around isoelectric line
Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
Coronary artery disease
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?
Synchronized direct current (DC) cardioversion
Which type of AV block is characterized by a constant PR interval and a dropped beat at regular intervals?
Mobitz type II AV block
What is a common cause of Complete Heart Block?
Acute myocardial infarction (MI)
Which of the following is a potential cause of syncope in extreme tachycardias?
Inability of the heart to contract or relax properly
Which of the following is the treatment of choice for all haemodynamically unstable tachycardias?
Immediate DC cardioversion
Which of the following is a potential cause of narrow complex tachycardias?
Supraventricular tachycardia
Which of the following is a potential cause of irregularly irregular pulse in Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
Thyrotoxicosis
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) after 48 hours of anticoagulation?
Amiodarone
Which of the following is a potential cause of Atrial Flutter?
COPD
Which of the following is a potential cause of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?
All of the above
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sinus Bradycardia?
Atropine
Which of the following is a potential cause of Torsades De Pointes, a type of ventricular tachycardia?
Appearance of twist around isoelectric line
Which of the following is a potential treatment for Sick Sinus Syndrome?
Pacemaker
Test your knowledge on cardiac arrhythmias and their clinical features. Explore the causes, symptoms, and effects of tachycardias and bradycardias. Assess your understanding of this common heart rhythm disorder.
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