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Ventricular Arrhythmias Quiz

#1

Which of the following is a common ventricular arrhythmia characterized by a widened QRS complex and bizarre morphology?

Ventricular tachycardia
Explanation

Wide QRS complex and bizarre morphology.

#2

Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias?

Hypokalemia
Explanation

Hypokalemia increases risk of arrhythmias.

#3

Which of the following is a potential complication of ventricular arrhythmias?

Hypotension
Explanation

Hypotension can result from ventricular arrhythmias.

#4

Which type of ventricular arrhythmia is characterized by irregularly irregular rhythm with no discernible P waves?

Ventricular fibrillation
Explanation

VF: Irregularly irregular rhythm, no P waves.

#5

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of ventricular arrhythmias?

Hypertension
Explanation

Hypertension is not a common symptom.

#6

What is the most appropriate initial management for hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia?

Electrical cardioversion
Explanation

Electrical cardioversion for unstable VT.

#7

Which ECG finding is characteristic of Torsades de pointes?

Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
Explanation

Torsades de pointes: polymorphic VT.

#8

Which imaging modality is commonly used to assess structural abnormalities associated with ventricular arrhythmias?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Explanation

MRI for structural abnormalities.

#9

Which of the following medications is a class I antiarrhythmic agent commonly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias?

Flecainide
Explanation

Flecainide: class I antiarrhythmic.

#10

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias?

Obesity
Explanation

Obesity is not associated with increased risk.

#11

Which of the following maneuvers can terminate supraventricular tachycardia but should be avoided in ventricular arrhythmias?

Carotid sinus massage
Explanation

Avoid carotid sinus massage in ventricular arrhythmias.

#12

What is the typical appearance of a ventricular premature contraction (VPC) on an ECG?

Widened QRS complex
Explanation

VPC: Widened QRS complex.

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