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Arrhythmia in Children
- A. Re entry Tachycardia is the commonest
- B. Adenosine decreases the force of cardiac contractility
- C. SVT can cause hydrops foetalis
- D. Valsalva maneuver can restore sinus rhythm
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Re-entry tachycardia is the most common type of arrhythmia in children.
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Which of the following is the proposed algorithm for the evaluation of causes of r′ in V1 and V2?
- A. Wernicke algorithm
- B. Vereckei algorithm
- C. Brugada algorithm
- D. Baranchuk algorithm
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Vereckei algorithm is commonly used for the evaluation of r′ in V1 and V2, helping to differentiate between causes of early repolarization.
Causes of uveitis include:
- A. Diabetes
- B. Behçet's disease
- C. Ankylosing spondylitis
- D. Rheumatic fever
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Behçet's disease, a systemic vasculitis, is a known cause of uveitis, an inflammation of the uvea in the eye.
The clinic nurse reviews the record of a child just seen by the health care provider and diagnosed with suspected aortic stenosis. The nurse expects to note documentation of which clinical manifestation specifically found in this disorder?
- A. Pallor
- B. Hyperactivity
- C. Exercise intolerance
- D. Gastrointestinal disturbances
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exercise intolerance is a common clinical manifestation of aortic stenosis due to the heart's inability to pump sufficient blood during increased physical activity.
Cataracts are recognised in:
- A. Hyperthyroidism
- B. Down syndrome
- C. Graves' disease
- D. PKU
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cataracts are a recognized feature in Down syndrome. They are not typically associated with Hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, or PKU.
All the following conditions are associated with high volume pulse except
- A. Aorta to LV tunnel
- B. Coronary cameral fistula
- C. Neonatal Blalock Taussig shunt
- D. Hemitruncus
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neonatal Blalock Taussig shunt is not associated with a high volume pulse.