Atrial Fibrillation (Exam Mode) By Rnpedia.Com

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1.

Which of these is not a type of atrial fibrillation?
- A.
  
  Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- B.
  
  Lone atrial fibrillation
- C.
  
  Persistent atrial fibrillation
- D.
  
  Combined atrial fibrillation
2.

Which of these is a feature of atrial fibrillation?
- A.
  
  Presence of “p” wave on electrocardiogram
- B.
  
  Absence of “p” wave on electrocardiogram
- C.
  
  “p” wave of differing morphology on electrocardiogram
- D.
  
  None of the above
3.

Which of these is not a risk factor for atrial fibrillation?
- A.
  
  Hypertension
- B.
  
  Diabetes
- C.
  
  Hypothyroidism
- D.
  
  Congestive cardiac failure
4.

The management of atrial fibrillation involves which of the following objectives?
- A.
  
  Rate control
- B.
  
  Correction of rhythm disturbance
- C.
  
  Prevention of thromboembolism
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

Strongest risk factor for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation is:
- A.
  
  Irregular atrial rhythm
- B.
  
  Increased ventricular rate
- C.
  
  Lack of anticoagulation
- D.
  
  None of the above
6.

In patients who have self-limited episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF), antiarrhythmic drugs are unnecessary to prevent recurrence unless AF is associated with severe symptoms related to:
- A.
  
  Hypotension
- B.
  
  Myocardial Ischemia
- C.
  
  Heart failure
- D.
  
  Any of the above
7.

Which of these drugs should be used unless contraindicated in all patients to prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation during cardiac surgery?
- A.
  
  Flecainide
- B.
  
  Procainanide
- C.
  
  Propafenone
- D.
  
  Beta blockers
8.

Which of the following drugs should not be used in patients with atrial fibrillation with acute myocardial infarction?
- A.
  
  Amiodarone
- B.
  
  Propanolol
- C.
  
  Propafenone
- D.
  
  None of the above
9.

Antiarrhythmic drug that can be used in patients of atrial fibrillation with heart failure is:
- A.
  
  Amiodarone
- B.
  
  Flecainide
- C.
  
  Propafenone
- D.
  
  Sotalol
10.

For patients with recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, with no or minimal heart disease, the recommended initial antiarrhythmic therapy is:
- A.
  
  Flecainide
- B.
  
  Propafenone
- C.
  
  Sotalol
- D.
  
  Any of the above
11.

The recommended antithrombotic therapy for high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation is:
- A.
  
  Warfarin
- B.
  
  Aspirin
- C.
  
  Warfarin + Aspirin
- D.
  
  Clopidogrel + Aspirin
12.

Which of the following are the non-pharmacological treatments for atrial fibrillation?
- A.
  
  Maze surgery
- B.
  
  Radiofrequency catheter ablation
- C.
  
  Implantable cardioverter defibrillators
- D.
  
  All of the above
13.

The recommended INR range for warfarin therapy in atrial fibrillation is:
- A.
  
  2-3
- B.
  
  1.5-3
- C.
  
  2-4
- D.
  
  1.5-4
14.

Electrical cardioversion is contraindicated in patients of atrial fibrillation with:
- A.
  
  Heart failure
- B.
  
  Myocardial ischemia
- C.
  
  Digitalis toxicity
- D.
  
  All the above
15.

Which of the following patients can undergo cardioversion without prior anticoagulation?
- A.
  
  Atrial fibrillation less than 48 hours with haemodynamic instability
- B.
  
  Atrial fibrillation
- C.
  
  Atrial fibrillation
- D.
  
  Atrial fibrillation