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Which of the following Class I agents lengthens the action potential?
Which of the following Class I agents lengthens the action potential?
- Ic
- Ia (correct)
- Ib
- Id
What is the preferred method for rhythm control in AFib?
What is the preferred method for rhythm control in AFib?
- Digoxin
- Beta-blockers
- Direct current cardioversion (correct)
- Non-DHP CCBs
Which Class Ib agent can be used for acute termination of VT if unresponsive to procainamide or amiodarone?
Which Class Ib agent can be used for acute termination of VT if unresponsive to procainamide or amiodarone?
- Quinidine
- Mexiletine
- Lidocaine (correct)
- Procainamide
Which of the following medications is not recommended for maintaining sinus rhythm in AFib?
Which of the following medications is not recommended for maintaining sinus rhythm in AFib?
Which Class Ia agent has been used in patients with Brugada syndrome?
Which Class Ia agent has been used in patients with Brugada syndrome?
Which Class Ic agent can be used in SVT caused by AVNRT?
Which Class Ic agent can be used in SVT caused by AVNRT?
What is the normal heart rate range in Beats Per Minute (BPM)?
What is the normal heart rate range in Beats Per Minute (BPM)?
Where does the electrical impulse begin in a normal sinus rhythm?
Where does the electrical impulse begin in a normal sinus rhythm?
In a normal heart rhythm, what happens when the signal reaches the AV node?
In a normal heart rhythm, what happens when the signal reaches the AV node?
What is the phase where rapid ventricular repolarization occurs in response to an efflux of K?
What is the phase where rapid ventricular repolarization occurs in response to an efflux of K?
Some arrhythmias may be asymptomatic and only detected during what?
Some arrhythmias may be asymptomatic and only detected during what?
What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node?
What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node?
A patient with a regular rhythm and bradycardia presents to the ED. Which is the best treatment?
A patient with a regular rhythm and bradycardia presents to the ED. Which is the best treatment?
What is the first step of treatment for a patient experiencing polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) with a stable TG?
What is the first step of treatment for a patient experiencing polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) with a stable TG?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended therapy for rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended therapy for rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation?
After cardioversion and 4 weeks of anticoagulation, which of the following is an appropriate therapy to prevent thromboembolic complications in a patient with atrial fibrillation?
After cardioversion and 4 weeks of anticoagulation, which of the following is an appropriate therapy to prevent thromboembolic complications in a patient with atrial fibrillation?
What is the goal of rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation?
What is the goal of rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation?
In managing atrial fibrillation, what is the primary difference between rate control and rhythm control?
In managing atrial fibrillation, what is the primary difference between rate control and rhythm control?
