NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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Question
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This pathology has symptoms such as SOB, chest pain and heart palpitation. Treatments include, Beta-blockers to reduce BP and Anti-arrhythmic(to maintain heart rhythm).
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Angina
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Myocardial Infarction
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Myocardial bridging
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by dilated left ventricle with systolic dysfunction that is not caused by ischemic or valvular heart disease. The hallmark pathophysiologic feature of DCM is systolic dysfunction of the left or both ventricles.
Detailed explanation-2: -Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) This is a first-line therapy in the treatment of obstructive and nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Rarely, patients may require up to 200 mg orally twice daily to achieve the desired effect.
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