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Which factor can create premature beats and arrhythmias due to inadequate oxygenation?
Which factor can create premature beats and arrhythmias due to inadequate oxygenation?
Which condition can be associated with anxiety, hyperthyroidism, and congestive heart failure, leading to a fast heart rate?
Which condition can be associated with anxiety, hyperthyroidism, and congestive heart failure, leading to a fast heart rate?
Which electrolytes are crucial for proper heart function?
Which electrolytes are crucial for proper heart function?
What effect does bradycardia have on the heart?
What effect does bradycardia have on the heart?
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Which of the following drugs can cause prolonged QT syndrome leading to arrhythmias?
Which of the following drugs can cause prolonged QT syndrome leading to arrhythmias?
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In hypertensive patients, which factor can contribute to the development of dysrhythmias?
In hypertensive patients, which factor can contribute to the development of dysrhythmias?
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During hypoxia, what can happen to the heart's rhythm if oxygenation is inadequate?
During hypoxia, what can happen to the heart's rhythm if oxygenation is inadequate?
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Which type of dysrhythmia involves a premature impulse originating at the AV nodal area before the next normal sinus impulse reaches the AV node?
Which type of dysrhythmia involves a premature impulse originating at the AV nodal area before the next normal sinus impulse reaches the AV node?
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In a junctional rhythm, what is the ventricular rate range?
In a junctional rhythm, what is the ventricular rate range?
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What is a common characteristic of a junctional rhythm on an EKG strip?
What is a common characteristic of a junctional rhythm on an EKG strip?
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Which treatment method is recommended for stable ventricular tachycardia?
Which treatment method is recommended for stable ventricular tachycardia?
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What is the main reason PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions) can cause?
What is the main reason PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions) can cause?
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Which condition is characterized by a rate above 100bpm, regular rhythm, and wide QRS on an EKG strip?
Which condition is characterized by a rate above 100bpm, regular rhythm, and wide QRS on an EKG strip?
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What treatment is recommended for ventricular asystole?
What treatment is recommended for ventricular asystole?
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What occurs if lidocaine or amiodarone is used to treat idioventricular rhythm?
What occurs if lidocaine or amiodarone is used to treat idioventricular rhythm?
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'Wanchebac' is associated with which type of second-degree AV block?
'Wanchebac' is associated with which type of second-degree AV block?
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'Bottom beating at 40bpm' is associated with which type of heart block?
'Bottom beating at 40bpm' is associated with which type of heart block?
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'All impulses run through the AV node making it slower than usual.' This statement describes which conduction abnormality?
'All impulses run through the AV node making it slower than usual.' This statement describes which conduction abnormality?
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What is the term for a premature impulse that originates at the AV nodal area before the next normal sinus impulse reaches the AV node?
What is the term for a premature impulse that originates at the AV nodal area before the next normal sinus impulse reaches the AV node?
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Which of the following conditions can lead to dysrhythmias due to stretching the heart over time?
Which of the following conditions can lead to dysrhythmias due to stretching the heart over time?
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In dysrhythmia management, which type of drugs can cause arrhythmias like prolonged QT syndrome?
In dysrhythmia management, which type of drugs can cause arrhythmias like prolonged QT syndrome?
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Which electrolyte is crucial for proper heart function and can contribute to dysrhythmias if imbalanced?
Which electrolyte is crucial for proper heart function and can contribute to dysrhythmias if imbalanced?
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What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the heart, potentially leading to dysrhythmias?
What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the heart, potentially leading to dysrhythmias?
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Which factor, if neglected, can cause premature beats and arrhythmias due to inadequate oxygenation?
Which factor, if neglected, can cause premature beats and arrhythmias due to inadequate oxygenation?
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What role does bradycardia play in dysrhythmias?
What role does bradycardia play in dysrhythmias?
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What is the expected ventricular rate range in a junctional rhythm?
What is the expected ventricular rate range in a junctional rhythm?
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What is a characteristic of idioventricular rhythm on an EKG strip?
What is a characteristic of idioventricular rhythm on an EKG strip?
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In treating stable Ventricular Tachycardia, what is the recommended medication dosage of Amiodarone given directly via IV push?
In treating stable Ventricular Tachycardia, what is the recommended medication dosage of Amiodarone given directly via IV push?
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Which conduction abnormality presents with all impulses running through the AV node, causing slower conduction?
Which conduction abnormality presents with all impulses running through the AV node, causing slower conduction?
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What is the outcome if Lidocaine or Amiodarone is used to treat Idioventricular Rhythm?
What is the outcome if Lidocaine or Amiodarone is used to treat Idioventricular Rhythm?
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What characterizes Third-Degree Heart Block in terms of the coordination between P waves and QRS complexes?
What characterizes Third-Degree Heart Block in terms of the coordination between P waves and QRS complexes?
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What is the main reason why Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) can cause issues?
What is the main reason why Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) can cause issues?
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'Wanchebac' pattern is associated with which type of Second-Degree AV Block?
'Wanchebac' pattern is associated with which type of Second-Degree AV Block?
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'Asystole' pattern in Ventricular Asystole is characterized by what EKG feature?
'Asystole' pattern in Ventricular Asystole is characterized by what EKG feature?
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What should be checked before pronouncing a patient dead in Ventricular Asystole?
What should be checked before pronouncing a patient dead in Ventricular Asystole?
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