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ENA Cardio 2 – Questions And Expert Verified AnswersIn acute coronary syndrome, which finding is caused by phrenic nerve
stimulation?
A. Nausea
B. Vomiting
C. Hiccups
D. Diaphoresis Right Ans - C
Which disorder is characterized by ST-segment elevation in all
electrocardiogram leads?
A. Right ventricular infarction
B. Pericarditis
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Unstable angina Right Ans - B
When determining the severity of a patient's heart failure, which laboratory
test provides the most information?
A. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level
B. Serum B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) level
C. Creatinine level
D. Troponin T level Right Ans - B
In addition to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, sodium bicarbonate is the
treatment for cardiac arrest caused by which disorder?
A. Pulmonary embolus
B. Hypokalemia
C. Tricyclic antidepressant overdose
D. Beta-blocker toxicity Right Ans - C
Which statement accurately describes the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis?
A. Atherosclerosis includes lipid accumulation in the medial lining of the
arteries.
, B. Atherosclerosis causes calcification and sclerosis of the intimal layer of
arteries.
C. Atherosclerosis causes the thickening of the walls of the aorta.
D. Atherosclerosis affects the small arteries and arterioles. Right Ans - C
After an acute myocardial infarction, which cardiac biomarker returns to
baseline last?
A. Myoglobin
B. Troponin I
C. Troponin T
D. Creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) Right Ans - C
A patient with electrocardiogram changes in leads V3 and V4 that reflect an
infarction is experiencing an injury to which area of the heart?
A. Septal
B. Inferior
C. Lateral
D. Anterior Right Ans - D
Which drug is administered to treat acutely decompensated heart failure?
A. Vasopressin (Pitressin)
B. Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
C. Nesiritide (Natrecor)
D. Amiodarone (Cordarone) Right Ans - C
Which blood pressure reading is classified as a hypertensive crisis?
A. Diastolic pressure of 110 mm Hg
B. Systolic pressure of 139 mm Hg
C. Diastolic pressure of 140 mm Hg
D. Systolic pressure of 160 mm Hg Right Ans - C
Which medication is infused to improve cardiac contractility?
A. Nicardipine (Cardene)
B. Norepinephrine (Levophed)
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