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Q:1-Which of the following electrolyte disturbances is not seen with the drug spironolactone?
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Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypocalcemia



Q:2-Which of the following criteria is the least reliable indicator of ventricular function after mitral valve surgery?
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End systolic volume greater than 40 cc
Ejection fraction
End systolic diameter greater than 50 mm
Cardiac index


Q:3-Which of the following is not an effect of dobutamine on the cardiovascular system?
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Increases cardiac contractility
Increases cardiac output
Decreases peripheral resistance
Increases peripheral resistance


Q:4-Myositis is a rare side-effect of which drug?
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Niacin
Simvastatin
Cholestyramine
Gemfibrozil


Q:5-What is the most common cause of myocarditis?
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Penicillin
Streptococcal infection
Epstein-Barr virus
Enterovirus


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Q:6-Which of the following is true of patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA)?
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A basal infusion rate is mandatory
Analgesia level can be adjusted depending on degree of pain
Is not useful in children
Is devoid of complications


Q:7-A healthy patient is noted to have a split second heart sound that does not vary with respirations. Select the most likely diagnosis.
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Ventricular septal defect
Atrial septal defect
Bicuspid aortic valve
Mitral valve prolapse


Q:8-What is the most serious complication of Kawasaki disease? Mark one answer:
Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery fistula
Coronary artery aneurysms
Cardiomyopathy


Q:9-Which of the structures below is least likely to be injured during mitral valve surgery?
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Circumflex coronary artery
Aortic valve
AV node
SA node


Q:10-Which of the following is a common side effect of adenosine?
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Tremors
Sympathetic over activity
Facial flushing
GI intolerance


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