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Cardiovascular Multiple Choice Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The therapeutic range for digoxin is________ ng/mL.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levels above this range increase the risk of toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
What are the nurse's key assessments before administering diltiazem to a client with atrial fibrillation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diltiazem can cause bradycardia and hypotension, requiring these parameters to be assessed before administration.
Question 3 of 5
A 22 y/o female presents with a thyroid nodule. Thyroid aspiration biopsy is completed, and the result is suspicious. Thyroidectomy demonstrates malignancy. Which of the following is most likely to be present in the pathology report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid malignancy.
Question 4 of 5
Patient presents with strong angina history without diabetes and angiogram finding significant complex 3 vessel disease and syntax score >22. What is the best course of action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For complex 3-vessel disease with a high SYNTAX score (>22), CABG is a class I indication due to improved survival outcomes compared to PCI or medical management alone.
Question 5 of 5
72 y/o female presented to the ER due to acute onset of severe abdominal pain and bloating. She was found to have a perforated gastric ulcer and underwent a gastrectomy. Upon returning home she noted postprandial N/V/D with diaphoresis, palpitations, and flushing. What is the most likely etiology?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dumping syndrome occurs after gastrectomy due to rapid gastric emptying into the small intestine, causing osmotic shifts and symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and flushing.