CARDIO Part 2

Rheumatic Fever is an autoimmune disease that is caused by which of the following:

• Viral pharyngitis

• Streptococcal infection

• Glomerulonephritis

• Carditis

Which of the following is not a major sign of Rheumatic Fever under Jones criteria?

• Carditis

• St. Vitus’ dance

• (+) ASO titer

• Polyarthritis

Which of the following major signs will lead to a severe complication?

• Carditis

• St. Vitus’ dance

• Subcutaneous nodules

• Polyarthritis

Management of Rheumatic Fever involves the following, except:

• Penicillin

• Bedrest

• Low sodium diet

• Ibuprofen

Which of the following is considered to be a complication of Rheumatic Fever?

• Mitral valve insufficiency

• Aneurysm

• Myocardial Infarction

• Stroke

Which of the following is not considered to be a complication of Kawasaki Disease?

• Mitral valve insufficiency

• Aneurysm

• Myocardial Infarction

• Stroke

Kawasaki Disease is a syndrome that leads to which of the following:

• Systemic vasculitis

• Polyneuritis

• Glomerulonephritis

• Carditis

The following manifestations occur on Stage I of Kawasaki Disease, except:

• High fever

• Conjunctivitis

• Strawberry tongue

• Aneurysm

The most dangerous stage of Kawasaki Disease is during:

• Acute Stage

• Subacute Stage

• Convalescent Stage

• Remission Stage

Which of the following is not given to clients with Kawasaki Disease?

• Aspirin

• IV IG

• Corticosteroids

• Abciximab