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WorksheetsCVS-RESPI ME REVIEW
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Which of the following is/are the effect of sodium as primary determinant of ECF volume?
Increased intravascular volume
Increased blood pressure
Increased extravascular volume
Decreased blood pressure
Which of the following is/are the effect of sodium as primary determinant of ECF volume?
Increased intravascular volume
Increased blood pressure
Increased extravascular volume
Decreased blood pressure
Which of the following leads to increased heart rate and contractility?
α1
α2
β1
β2
Which of the following best defines hypertension?
SBP: ≥140 or DBP: ≥90 mm Hg
SBP: ≥140 and DBP: ≥90 mm Hg
SBP: >140 or DBP: >90 mm Hg
SBP: ≥140 and/or DBP: ≥90 mm Hg
Which of the following are primary determinants of cardiac output?
TPR and SV
HR and SV
Preload and SV
Preload and afterload
Which of the following is the primary ECF cation?
Potassium
Sodium
Calcium
Chloride
Phosphorus
Which of the following contributes highest to vasoconstriction?
Angiotensin I
Angiotensin II
Aldosterone
Renin
All of the following are appropriate steps in carotid pulse examination EXCEPT:
Raise the head to about 30 degrees.
Palpate both carotid arteries at the same time
lowly increase pressure until maximal pulsation, then slowly decrease pressure until sensing the arterial pressure and contour.
Assess the amplitude, contour, variations, and timing of the pulse.
Which of the following is the primary intracellular cation?
Potassium
Sodium
Calcium
Chloride
Phosphorus
Systolic pressure is recorded upon hearing what type of sound?
Tapping sound
Soft swishing sound
Crisp sound
Blowing sound
Silence
All of the following are important elements in patient history of hypertension EXCEPT
Lifestyle factors
Current and previous medications
Presence of vascular and abdominal bruits
Symptoms suggesting causes of hypertension
Duration of hypertension
Which of the following tests are appropriate to test the endocrine system of the patient?
BUN, Crea, Albumin
Potassium, Calcium, TSH
Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL
Hematocrit, ECG, 2D echo
Nicola, a 21-year old physician inspects the heart of her patient. Upon examination, she heard a soft decrescendo higher-pitched diastolic murmur. What does this indicate?
Mitral stenosis
Mitral regurgitation
Aortic stenosis
Aortic regurgitation
In diagnosing a patient with hypertension, which of the following is/are applicable?
Make 3 BP readings; use the average of 2nd to 3rd reading
If <130/85 mmHg, re-measure after 3 years; 1 year in those with risk factors
If home BP is ≥135/85 mmHg or 24h ambulatory BP ≥130/80 mmHg, there is hypertension diagnosis
All of the options
In the clinic, Nicola diagnosed her patient with grade 1 hypertension. Which of the following actions must she recommend to her patient?
Do Diet (e.g. reduce food intake rich in sodium)
Do Exercise (e.g. brisk walking for 30min/d)
Start Drug treatments (e.g. amlodipine)
Two of the options
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs inhibits renin secretion?
Captopril
Losartan
Diazoxide
Aliskerin
Verapamil
Which of the following drugs inhibit Na/Cl pump in the DCT?
HCTZ
Furosemide
Spironolactone
Eplerenone
Amiloride
Which of the following drugs is/are first line for hypertension?
CCB
ACEI
ARBs
Thiazides
All of the options
Which of the following calcium blockers is drug of choice for hypertension?
Nicardipine
Lacidipine
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
Felodipine
Which of the following diuretic drugs has the most efficacy?
HCTZ
Furosemide
Spironolactone
Eplerenone
Amiloride
Which of the following drugs is the first line for hypertensive emergencies?
Nitroprusside
Nicardipine
Labetalol
Esmolol
Hydralazine
Which of the following drugs is most cardioselective?
Atenolol
Metoprolol
Nebivolol
Betaxolol
All of the following drugs are used for hypertension in pregnant EXCEPT:
Methyldopa
Hydralazine
Nifedipine
Labetalopl
Esmolol
In hypertensive patients, how much salt intake is recommended per day?
<4g
<5g
<6g
<7g
All of the following are adverse effects of thiazide diuretics EXCEPT:
Hyperglycemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperuricemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
All of the following is/are TRUE about sinus rate firing EXCEPT:
Acetylcholine decreases sinus rate
Epinephrine increases sinus rate
Norepinephrine increases sinus rate
None of the options
All of the following is/are TRUE about P wave EXCEPT:
Precedes QRS complex
Has a duration of 0.06 to 0.12s
Represents atrial depolarization
Usually rounded and upright
None of the options
Rapid regular beating of sudden onset and offset are commonly caused by which of the following?
Atrial Flutter
Premature ventricular contractions
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias
Atrial fibrillation
Any of the options
Which of the following is the normal duration of PR interval?
0.04 to 0.12s
0.06 to 0.12s
0.12 to 0.20s
0.16 to 0.20s
0.18 to 0.30s
All of the following is/are TRUE about QRS complex EXCEPT:
Follows the PR interval
Has a duration of half the PR interval
Represents ventricular depolarization
Two of the options
None of the options
Intermittent palpitations are commonly caused by which of the following?
Premature atrial contraction
Premature ventricular contractions
Supraventricular tachycardias
Atrial fibrillation
Any of the options
Which of the following mainly supplies blood to the SA and AV nodes?
Circumflex artery
Right coronary artery
Left coronary artery
Left descending artery
Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for ventricular arrhythmia?
Myocardial infarction
Congestive heart failure
Coronary artery disease
Cardiomyopathy
Myocarditis
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about QT interval?
Measures ventricular depolarization and repolarization
The faster the heart rate, the longer the QT interval
Amiodarone decreases QT interval
Two of the options
All of the options
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about normal sinus rhythm?
Impulse formation begins in the SA node
Heart rate of adults is higher than that of children
P wave is upright in leads I and II
Two of the options
All of the options
It is the only electrical connection b/w atria and ventricles.
SA node
AV node
His bundle
Left and right bundle branch
Purkinje fiber
Which of the following drugs has the highest potency as sodium channel blocker?
Quinidine
Lidocaine
Mexiletine
Flecainide
P-pulmonale is caused by which of the following?
RA overload
LA overload
RVH
LVH
Which of the following causes abnormal U wave in ECG?
Amiodarone
Sotalol
Dofetilide
Quinidine
All of the options
Prominent U wave in ECG indicates which of the following?
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalemia
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Which of the following is the most common cause of physiologic sinus tachycardia?
Infection
Anemia
Exercise
Anxiety
Hyperthyroidism
Regular sustained palpitations are commonly caused by which of the following?
Ventricular tachycardias
Premature ventricular contractions
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias
Atrial fibrillation
Which of the following is/are TRUE about atrial fibrillation?
95% of AF patients are >60years old
Men is commonly affected than women
Hypertension is a risk factor
All of the options
Which of the following represents ventricular recovery?
ST segment
J point
T waveQT interval
QT interval
U wave
Which of the following is characterized by symptomatic sinus tachycardia that occurs from a supine position to standing?
Nonphysiologic sinus tachycardia
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia
Postural orthostatic tachycardia
Any of the options
Which of the following is the most common site of focal atrial tachycardia?
Crista terminalis
Valve annuli
Atrial septum
Pulmonary veins
Coronary sinus
Which of the following is/are TRUE about ventricular tachycardia?
3 or more consecutive beats at 100bpm
Non-sustained VT terminates w/in 30 seconds
Sustained VT terminates more than 30 seconds
All of the options
Which of the following drugs can produce torsades de pointes?
Propranolol
Magnesium sulfate
Verapamil
Procainamide
Which of the following is the most alarming symptom of ventricular fibrillation?
Lightheadedness
Exercise tolerance
Syncope
Cardiac arrest
Which of the following is the drug of choice for acute SVT?
Adenosine
Magnesium
Esmolol
Amiodarone
Potassium
Which of the following is/are TRUE about supraventricular tachycardias?
May originate from SA and AV node
Mostly characterized by wide QRS complex
Example is ventricular fibrillation
Two of the options
All of the options
Which of the following drugs is mostly used for life-threatening arrhythmias?
Dronedarone
Amiodarone
Propranolol
Esmolol
Digoxin
Irregular sustained palpitations are commonly caused by which of the following?
Atrial Flutter
Premature ventricular contractions
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias
Atrial fibrillation
All of the following are class IV antiarrhythmic drug EXCEPT:
Verapamil
Diltiazem
Benazepril
Two of the options
None of the options
Which of the following is considered as first choice for most VT?
Verapamil
Esmolol
Sotalol
Quinidine
Flecainide
Which of the following is/are TRUE about focal atrial tachycardia?
Can be caused by small reentry circuit
Only occurs in patients with heart diseases
Has one P-wave morphology in ECG findings
Two of the options
All of the options
Which of the ff is associated with the ST segment?
K efflux
Na influx
Ca influx
Ca efflux
K influx
Which of the following is not a symptom of hypokalemia?
Muscle weakness
Cardiac arrhythmia
Hypotension
Paralytic ileus
Fatigue
Which of the following is responsible for ventricular repolarization?
Ca efflux
K efflux
Na influx
Na efflux
K influx
Which of the following ECG segments corresponds with the phase 0 of the ventricular action potential?
ST segment
PR interval
QRS complex
QT interval
P wave
What is the characteristic ECG finding in atrial flutter?
Loss of P waves
Sawtooth appearance
Wavy P wave
At least 3 different P wave morphologies
Biphasic P wave
All of the following conditions predispose to infective endocarditis EXCEPT:
congenital heart disease
rheumatic heart disease
degenerative heart valve
IV drug use
None of the options
Which of the following is a normal component of the oral cavity flora?
S. viridans
S. aureus
S. gallolyticus
Actinobacillus
All of the options
Which of the following laboratory manifestations has the highest frequency on patients with IE?
Fever
Heart murmurs
Anemia
Elevated CRP
Elevated ESR
Which of the following should you opt to use if you're suspecting Brucella as causative agent of IE?
Blood culture
PCR recovery of microbial DNA
Cardiac Imaging
ESR and CRP-level
CBC
Which of the following is the best option to view valve vegetations?
Chest Xray
ransthoracic echocardiography
Transesophageal endocardiography
CT scan + MRI
These are small, painless, erythematous lesions on the palms or soles
Splinter hemorrhages
Osler nodes
Janeway lesions
Roth spots
Which of the following is the major offender in IE among IV drug abusers?
S. viridans
S. aureus
S. gallolyticus
Haemophilus
Which of the following is the adverse effect of using aminoglycoside antibiotics?
Hepatotoxicity
Renal toxicity
GI upset
Torsades de pointes
Cardiac arrest
A 21 year old physician suspects that her patient has infective endocarditis caused by Enterococci species. Which of the following should she give to the patient?
Oxacillin + Nafcillin
Ceftriaxone + Vancomycin
Vancomycin + Streptomycin
Penicillin + Ceftriaxone + Gentamicin
Gentamicin only
What is the most common affected heart valve in infective endocarditis?
Aortic valve
Pulmonic valve
Bicuspid valve
Tricuspid valve
Which of the following is the most common cause of acute endocarditis?
S. viridans
S. aureus
S. gallolyticus
CoNS
HACEK group
All of the following are TRUE about RHD EXCEPT:
Resulted from recurrences of rheumatic fever
Most common b/w 25 to 40 years old
Women > Men
May progress to stroke and heart failure
None of the options
Which of the following drugs should be given if the cause is MSSA infecting prosthetic valves?
Nafcillin + Gentamicin + Rifampin
Vancomycin + Gentamicin + Rifampin
Cefazolin + Vancomycin + Ceftriaxone
Oxacillin + Cefazolin + Vancomycin
After valve replacement, the risk of PVE is greatestduring which of the following?
2-3 months
4-6 months
6-12 months
12-24 months
Which of the following is the most common cause of native endocarditis?
S. viridans
S. aureus
S. gallolyticus
CoNS
HACEK group
Which of the following is the most common clinical features of ARF?
Monoarthritis
Polyarthritis
Endocarditis
Pancarditis
Chorea
Which of the following drug is used if the patients have severe or immediate B-lactam allergy?
Penicillin G
Ceftriaxone
Gentamicin
Vancomycin
Ampicillin
Which of the following is the standard oral regimen as prophylactic antibiotic of endocarditis in adults with high-risk cardiac lesions?
Amoxicillin
Ampicillin
Azithromycin
Ceftriaxone
Clindamycin
All of the following are features of ARF EXCEPT:
Low grade fever
Elevated CRP-level
Skin rashes
None of the options
Which of the following drug is considered as the mainstay secondary prevention for ARF?
Azithromycin
Penicillin V
Benzathine Penicillin G IV
Benzathine Penicillin G IM
Benzathine Penicillin G PO
Which of the following is the hallmark of rheumatic carditis?
Valvular damage
Epitope spreading
Tissue scarring
Polyarthritis
Which of the following is the most common cause of ARF?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Streptococcus agalactiae
Staphylococcus haemolitycus
Staphylococcus aureus
All of the following are TRUE about chorea EXCEPT:
Also called as Rodenham's chorea
Found mainly in males
Affect particularly the lower limbs
Two of the options
All of the options
Which of the following are cardinal symptoms of a respiratory disease?
Cough and tachypnea
Cough and dyspnea
Cough and chest pain
Cough and wheezing
Which of the following manifestations first appears on a patient with bronchiolitis?
Clear rhinorrhea
Fever
Wheezes
Tachypnea
Dyspnea
Which of the following pathological findings is/are accurate with acute viral bronchiolitis?
Intense neutrophilic and mononuclear infiltration
Necrosis of bronchiolar epithelium
Submucosal and peribronchiolar fibrosis
Two of the options
None of the options
A 21 yr old physician has diagnosed her 2mo patient as tachypneic. Which of the following accurately describes her findings?
RR ≥ 40
RR ≥ 50
RR ≥ 60
RR ≥ 80
None of the options
All of the following is/are criteria in diagnosing bronchiolitis EXCEPT:
Tachypneic
Age 11mo
Alar flaring
Immunodeficient
None of the options
All of the following is/are TRUE about bronchiolitis EXCEPT:
More common to males
LBW and immunodeficiency are risk factors
Rhinovirus accounts for more than 50% of the cases
None of the options
A 21 yr old physician has diagnosed his patient with bronchiolitis. Which of the following is/are TRUE based on 2021 AAP guidelines on bronchiolitis?
Diagnosis must be made clinically
Salbutamol is an option
Epinephrine nebulization is an option
Hypertonic saline should be used in the ER
A 21 yr old physician uses WARM respiratory scoring tool to help in her assessment of the 8mo patient. Her findings include end expiratory wheezing, normal air exchange, RR of 50, and subcostal retractions. Based on the tool, how many points do the results indicate?
1
2
3
4
5
pH = 7.02; PaCO2 = 28
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis
Which of the following is/are TRUE about prognosis of bronchiolitis?
Self-limited
Resolves within 7 to 10 days
Significant morbidity and low mortality
Development of asthma may occur
All of the options
Which of the following is characterized by a high pitched expiratory noise?
Stertor
Stridor
Wheezing
Rhonchi
Crackles
Which of the following is the best measure to prevent transmission of viruses responsible for bronchiolitis?
Administration of palivizumab
Family education
Hand hygiene
Cessation of smoking
Which of the following is the most common chronic disease in childhood in developed countries?
Bronchiolitis
Acute bronchitis
Bronchial asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Bronchiectasis
A 21 yr old patient has diagnosed her patient with bronchiolitis. Which of the following accurately describes the patient's ABG results?
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis
All of the following is/are minor risk factors for bronchial asthma EXCEPT:
Allergic rhinitis
Severe LRT infection
Exposure to smoking
Inhalant allergen sensitization
None of the options
Which of the following drugs is/are considered to have a narrow therapeutic index which commonly leads to overdose with nausea and vomiting as adverse effects?
Fluticasone
Theophylline
Montelukast
Prednisone
Salmeterol
A 21 yr old physician has diagnosed her 10mo patient with bronchiolitis obliterans. Which of the following is the most possible causative agent of this disease?
Rhinovirus
RSV
Adenovirus
Influenza virus
Parainfluenza virus
All of the following is/are TRUE about palivizumab EXCEPT:
Administered intramusculaIndicated for <29 wk gestationrly
Indicated for <29 wk gestation
May be given to infants with neuromuscular disease
None of the options
According to GINA 2021 guidelines, which of the following is the best reliever for asthmatic patients 12 years and older?
Budesonide
Mometasone
Fluticasone
Formoterol
Albuterol
All of the following are pathological findings found in bronchial asthma EXCEPT:
Hyperplasia of mucous glands
Mast cell infiltration of the mucosa
Edema of the mucosa
Formation of mucous plugs
Which of the following is considered as drug of choice in acute asthmatic bronchospasms?
Albuterol
Salmeterol
Metaproterenol
Terbutaline
Levosalbutamol
Which of the following sounds should you hear if there is an obstruction in the intrathoracic region?
Stertor
Inspiratory stridor
Expiratory stridor
Wheezing
Rhonchi
A non-invasive mode of oxygen delivery providing some positive and expiratory pressure as rescue therapy
Nasal cannula
High flow nasal cannula
PEF meter
Nasal suctioning
Which of the following correctly describes hospital-acquired pneumonia?
acquired outside of the hospital setting
acquired 48 hours after admission into the hospital
pneumonia acquired 48 hours after endotracheal intubation
pneumonia caused by multidrug-resistant pathogens
Which of the following is the main route of microbe-causing pneumonia?
Aspiration
Hematogenous spread
Contiguous spread
Any of the options
All of the following are respiratory defense mechanisms EXCEPT:
Nasal hair and turbinates
Tracheobronchial tree
L
Gag reflex
None of the options
Which of the following cytokines is responsible for fever?
I
IL2
IL3
IL4
IL5
Which of the following phases correctly describes the presence of proteinaceous exudates are present in the alveoli
Edema
Red hepatization
Gray hepatization
Resolution
Which of the following cell types are dominant in resolution stage of classic pneumonia?
T cells
B cells
Macrophage
Neutrophils
Which of the following is the most common causative agent of pneumonia?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Haemophilus influenzae
Respiratory viruses
All of the following are atypical pathogens of pneumonia EXCEPT:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Staphylococcus aureus
Chlamydia pneumoniae
adenovirus
All of the following are TRUE about community acquired pneumonia EXCEPT:
80% is treated as outpatei
Highest among children <4 years and adults >60 years
Most common cause of death from infection in patients >65 years
None of the options
Which of the following symptoms is highly-associated with atypical pneumonia?
Dry cough
Productive cough
Pleuritic chest pain
Dyspnea
Chills
All of the following may be observed upon physical examination of a patient with pneumonia EXCEPT:
Decreased RR
Increased use of access
Crackles
Friction rub
Which of the following is the standard diagnosis of respiratory viral infection?
Nasopharyngeal aspirates
Nasopharyngeal swab
Blood culture
Gram's stain
Which of the following is highly increased if a patient is infected with pneumonia?
IgG
IgA
IgM
IgE
IgD
A patient was categorized as Class 3 using the Pneumonia Severity Index. Which of the following onset of care should you recommend?
Outpatient
Outpatient on oral antibiotics
Outpatient on oral antibiotics or brief inpatient
Inpatient
All of the following correctly describes CURB-65 as an alternative tool for pneumonia risk assessment EXCEPT:
Confusion
Blood Urea Nitrogen (≥ 20 mg/dL)
Respirations (≥ 24/min)
Blood Pressure (SBP: < 90 mm Hg or DBP: <60 mm Hg)
Age: ≥65 years
A patient was categorized as Class 3 using CURB-65 tool. Which of the following must be recommended?
Outpatietn
Outpatient on oral antibiotics
Outpatient on oral antibiotics or brief inpatient
Inpatient
Which of the following microbiological studies are required for low-risk CAP?
Gram stain
Blood culture
Biopsy
Microbiologic studies are optional
A patient experiences septic shock and needs mechanical ventilation. Which of the following correctly describes the patient's conditions?
Low-risk CAP; Outpatient
Moderate-risk CAP; Ward admission
Moderate-risk CAP; ICU admission
High-risk CAP;
Ward admission
High-risk CAP;
ICU admission
For low-risk CAP without comorbid illness, which of the following remains the standard drug of choice?
Amoxicillin
Penicillin G
Oxacillin
Vancomycin
Ceftriaxone
If no improvement by day 3 or progressively worsening condition despite receiving antibiotics, which of the following should you consider?
Non-infectious causes
Resistance to antibiotics
Wrong dose of antibiotics
All of the options
M. tuberculosis is primarily mediated by which of the following cells?
Th1 cells
Th2 cells
Macrophages
Neutrophils
Monocytes
Tuberculin skin test is based on which of the following?
Cell mediated
Humoral mediated
Delayed hypersensitivity
Any of the options
Which of the following is TRUE about primary TB?
Located in the middle and lower lobes
Also called as reactivation TB
Commonly involves lymph nodes and pleura
Diagnosed via fine-needle aspiration
Any of the options
Which of the following is most commonly seen in chest radiograph of tuberculous patient?
Lung consolidation
Upper-lobe infiltrates with cavities
Ground glass opacities
All of the options
All of the following stimulation results to increased BP EXCEPT ...
α1
β1α2
β1
β2
