2808NRS PASS Week 3

Which type of dysrhythmia is characterised by a saw tooth-like appearance?

• Sinus tachycardia

• Atrial fibrillation

• Atrial flutter

• 3rd degree heart block

Which ECG trace displays ventricle tachycardia?

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What is digoxin's mechanism of action?

• Antagonises muscarinic receptors

• Increases intracellular Ca2+ by inhibiting ATPase pump

• Binds to and blocks beta 1 receptors in the heart

• Activates specific adenosine receptors on the myocardium

Which of these is not an adverse effect of digoxin?

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea

• Dysrhythmias

• Dry cough

Which class of heart failure medications can unintentionally cause an unproductive cough?

• ACE inhibitors

• Angiotensin II antagonists

• Diuretics

• Beta blockers

What should people with heart failure avoid doing? (Select all that apply)

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Which type of heart failure causes hypoxia, fatigue and dyspnoea?

• Left-sided heart failure

• Right-sided heart failure

• Both

What does RAAS stand for?

• Renin Aldosterone Autonomic System

• Renal Arterial Aldosterone System

• Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System

• Renal Arteries Are Sweet

What is the term used to describe right-sided heart failure that is caused by a disease of the lungs or pulmonary vessels?

What happens to heart rate when cardiac output decreases?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same