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What agent can be used to keep the PDA open and preserve patency?
What agent can be used to keep the PDA open and preserve patency?
- Prostaglandin E1 (correct)
- Oxygen
- NSAIDs
- Bradykinin
What is the most preferred method of closure for PDA?
What is the most preferred method of closure for PDA?
- Balloon angioplasty with stent placement
- Ligation (correct)
- Surgical correction
- Prostaglandin E1 preoperatively
What heart defect is associated with Turner's syndrome?
What heart defect is associated with Turner's syndrome?
- Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
- Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
- Coarctation of the aorta (correct)
What will you find on physical examination for coarctation of the aorta?
What will you find on physical examination for coarctation of the aorta?
What are some examples of non-blood fluid loss etiologies for hypovolemic shock?
What are some examples of non-blood fluid loss etiologies for hypovolemic shock?
Which symptom is the hallmark diagnosis for hypovolemic shock?
Which symptom is the hallmark diagnosis for hypovolemic shock?
What is the pathophysiology for inadequate tissue perfusion in cardiogenic shock?
What is the pathophysiology for inadequate tissue perfusion in cardiogenic shock?
What is the management approach for cardiogenic shock?
What is the management approach for cardiogenic shock?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with loop diuretics?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with loop diuretics?
What is a common adverse effect of potassium sparing diuretics involving spironolactone?
What is a common adverse effect of potassium sparing diuretics involving spironolactone?
What is the main adverse effect of ACE inhibitors due to increased bradykinin?
What is the main adverse effect of ACE inhibitors due to increased bradykinin?
What is the primary mechanism of action for non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
What is the primary mechanism of action for non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
What is the initial management for hypertension?
What is the initial management for hypertension?
If a patient has gout, which medication is preferred for managing their hypertension?
If a patient has gout, which medication is preferred for managing their hypertension?
What is the blood pressure target for someone with hypertension?
What is the blood pressure target for someone with hypertension?
For a patient with isolated systolic hypertension in elderly, which combination of medications is commonly used for hypertensive therapy?
For a patient with isolated systolic hypertension in elderly, which combination of medications is commonly used for hypertensive therapy?
What medication should not be given to a patient with angioedema for their hypertension?
What medication should not be given to a patient with angioedema for their hypertension?
What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
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