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Cardiac Subspecialty Certification (CSC) Exam - Question List

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11. Which of the following statements is not true regarding cardiac arrhythmias?
  1. Arrhythmia can cause a slowing, speeding up, or irregular heartbeat
  2. Supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, and bradyarrhythmias
  3. Supraventricular arrhythmias originate in the atria
  4. Sick sinus syndrome does not cause any arrhythmia
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12. Choose the statement below which correctly defines intermittent claudication.
  1. The condition is defined as muscle cramp during physical activity which resolves once activity is stopped
  2. Intermittent claudication arises from occlusion of peripheral arteries
  3. It consists of muscle cramps during night which is severe enough to awake the patient
  4. It consists of joint pain which resolves when the patient starts walking
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13. A patient of peripheral arterial disease is being released from hospital. What advice should be given by the nurse about foot care?
  1. Wash and moisturize feet daily; wear thick socks and comfortable shoes
  2. Clean the foot by rubbing with pumice stone
  3. Clean feet using soft scrubber and keep dry
  4. Clean feet and regularly walk barefoot in morning
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14. A patient presents with complaints of dizziness and lightheadedness and history of one episode of syncope. The nurse record his pulse rate as 40/minute and blood pressure as 90/70 mm Hg. His EKG findings are suggestive of second-degree type II AV block. What should be the goal of treatment in this patient?
  1. Increase the heart rate
  2. Restore sinus rhythm and maintain cardiac output
  3. Increase blood pressure
  4. Improve blood supply to vital organs
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15. Alpha-adrenergic antagonists are used in the treatment of which of the following conditions?
  1. Cardiac arrhythmia, carcinoid syndrome
  2. Cardiogenic shock, postprandial hypertension
  3. Hypotension, cardiac arrhythmia
  4. Hypertension, pheochromocytoma
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