Uncontrolled hypertension increases the risk of which of the following? 1. Myocardial infarction 2. Peripheral arterial disease 3. Angina 4. Stroke 5. Renal failure
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 4, and 5 only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Q. 2 Signs and symptoms of vasopressor-induced extravasation include which of the following? 1. Hyperkalemia 2. Pain 3. Swelling 4. Depression of reflexes 5. Erythema
a. 2 and 5 only
b. 2, 3, and 5 only
c. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
Q. 3 Your patient has a decrease in his CVP, PCWP, and CO, with an increased HR following a laceration to his liver in a motor vehicle crash. Which shock state is he experiencing?
a. Septic shock
b. Hypovolemic shock
c. Neurogenic shock
d. Cardiogenic shock
Q. 4 Damage to vital body organs resulting from hypertension is called
a. congestive heart failure.
b. multiple organ/system failure.
c. cardiovascular disease.
d. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Q. 5 Magnesium toxicity may include which of the following manifestations? 1. Hyperkalemia 2. Sweating 3. Hypothermia 4. Depression of reflexes 5. Abdominal pain
a. 2 and 5 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
Q. 6 Your patient is experiencing torsades de pointes. What is the proper medication, dose, and route to treat her arrhythmias?
a. Propafenone, 1 g, IV
b. Lidocaine, 1 g, PO
c. Sodium bicarbonate, 1 mEq/kg, IV
d. Magnesium sulfate, 1 to 2 g, IV
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