Hypertension and Cardiac Arrhythmias

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Hypertension and Cardiac Arrhythmias Quiz

Test your knowledge on hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias with our comprehensive quiz! This quiz is designed to help you understand the important aspects, risk factors, and treatment options related to hypertension and cardiac health.

Through this interactive learning experience, you will:

Explore key concepts related to hypertension and its effects on the body.
Learn about various arrhythmias and their characteristics.
Challenge yourself with carefully crafted questions to enhance your understanding.

45 Questions11 MinutesCreated by CaringHeart101

Hypertension is the most common primary diagnosis in the US

True

False

Prevalence of hypertension differs among...

Men and Women

Race and Ethnicities

Primary Hypertension is...

When patients have no readily identifiable cause for their hypertension

When the cause of hypertension is identifiable

Secondary Hypertension is when there is an identifiable cause.

True

False

Which of the following is NOT an identifiable cause for hypertension:

Coarctation of the aorta

Pheochromocytoma

Primary hyperaldosteronism

Myocardial Mesothelioma

Select the correct pairing: A. Normal B. Elevated C. Stage 1 D. Stage 2 E. Crisis 1. >140/>90 2.120-129/<80 3.<120/<80 130-139/80-90 >180/>120

A:3, B:4, C:1, D:2, E:5

A:2, B:4, C:5, D:1, E:3

A:1, B:2, C:3, D:4, E:5

A:3, B:2, C:4, D:1, E:5

Hypertension hurts the....

Kindey

Pancreas

Intestines

Liver

Tinnitus is....

When your eyes unfocus, causing blurred vision

Ringing in one or both ears

What you get when you step on a rusty nail

Which of the following medications can lead to angiodema of the lips, face, and tongue

Which of the following medications can lead to gingival overgrowth?

Which medications should you avoid the prolonged use of NSAIDs with?

The cardiac dose is how many cartirdges?

"Laughing gas" can be used to help reduce anxiety

True

False

You should avoid quick chair position changes due to...

Orthostatic hypotension

Orthostatic hypertension

You can treat a patients who BP is greater than 180/120

True

False

Select the characteristics: Supraventricular arrhythmias

Select the characteristics: Ventricular Arrhythmias

Select the characteristics: Disorders of Repolarization

Long QT Syndrom

Heart Block

Sinus Nodal Distrubances

Ventricular fibrillation

This is the primary tool to identify and diagnose CA.

MRI

ECG

ECO

CT Scan

The type of arrhythmia may suggest the nature of its cause.

True

False

Which of the following evaluates the ability to clot?

Hemoglobin time

Hammer Time

Prothrombin Time

Partial Thromboplastin Time

Th international normalized ratio ….

Ensures results from a PT test are the same from pone appointment to another

Ensures the results from a PT test are the same from one lab to another

Ensures results from a PT test are the same from one patient to another

What is special about Pradaxal, Xarelto, Eliquis, Savaysa?

The cardiac dose will not apply

They will cure hypertension

Patients taking them must see a physician before dental treatment

Calcium channel blockers can cause gingival overgrowth.

True

False

All of the following can be side effects for Fast Sodium Channel Blockers except...

Oral Ulcerations

Dry Mouth

Peteachiae

Angioedema

Make sure you review the dental considerations for drug used to treat Arrhythmias cause idk how to make questions out of it lol

OAC treatment is the most effective available prophylactic approach in patients with AF at high risk of thromboembolic events

True

False

The coumarin anticoagulants include warfarin, dicumarol, and several related compounds. Their main mechanism of action is prevention of the intrahepatic metabolism of vitamin K epoxides, and an induction of vitamin K deficiency.

The first statement is true; the second is false.

The first statement is false; the second is true.

Both statements are false.

Both statements are true.

The therapeutic effect of oral anticoagulants (OACs) is measured by monitoring the...

Heart Rate

Blood pressure

Prothrombin time

Pain Threshold

Premedication is necessary for patients with ICDs or Pacemakers

True

False

This is a device that guides your heart through each day, keeping a steady heart beat.

Pacemaker

Defibrillator

This will administer and electric shock when it detects and irregular heart beat.

Pacemaker

Defibrillator

You do not need to worry about how fast you raise your chair.

True

False

For patients taking warfarin, their current INR lab should read...

1.0-2.5

2.0-3.5

3.0-4.5

2.5-3.5

Pacemakers and ICD may experience electromagnetic interference with dental equipment such as ultrasonic units and electrosurgery devices.

True

False

Clients who undergo invasive procedures should be contacted between ___ hours to ensure no postoperative complications.

12-24

24-168

24-72

48-72

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