Werkblad Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoir met antwoorden

What is the normal PR interval on an adult ECG?

1. A0,40–0,60 seconds
2. B0,12–0,20 seconds
3. C1,0–1,2 seconds
4. D0,02–0,06 seconds

Amlodipine belongs to which drug class?

1. ALoop diuretics
2. BCardioselective beta-blockers
3. CCalcium channel blockers
4. DAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

Which of these is one of the reversible causes of cardiac arrest known as the "4 Hs"?

1. AHypertension
2. BHyperventilation
3. CHyperglycaemia
4. DHypoxia

Which investigation is usually used to confirm a deep vein thrombosis in the leg?

1. AA lung function test
2. BAn exercise ECG
3. CA plain chest X-ray and an ECG
4. DCompression duplex ultrasound

Welk advies helpt DVT te voorkomen tijdens een lange vlucht of na een operatie?

1. ARegelmatig enkeloefeningen doen en voldoende vocht drinken
2. BStrakke elastieken net onder de knie dragen
3. CMinder drinken om niet naar het toilet te hoeven
4. DVoor het comfort met gekruiste benen zitten

Shortly after a permanent pacemaker is inserted via the subclavian vein, the patient becomes breathless with reduced breath sounds on that side. What complication should be suspected?

1. APericarditis
2. BPulmonary oedema
3. CAsthma
4. DPneumothorax

Seconds after an intramuscular injection, a patient becomes pale, sweaty and faint, with a heart rate of 48/min. There is no rash, wheeze or swelling, and they recover quickly when laid flat. What is the most likely cause?

1. AA myocardial infarction
2. BA tension pneumothorax
3. CAnaphylaxis
4. DA vasovagal reaction

A 74-year-old with atrial fibrillation, hypertension and diabetes asks why she needs an anticoagulant when she feels well. Which reply is best?

1. AThe anticoagulant will stop the irregular heartbeat for good
2. BHer risk of stroke is high, and an anticoagulant lowers it
3. CIt is needed only while she has palpitations
4. DIt is given to lower her blood pressure