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### 51. A 50-year-old male monitored during fibrinolytic therapy exhibits frequent premature
ventricular complexes (PVCs). What is the appropriate next step?
A. Continue to monitor
B. Administer amiodarone
C. Perform defibrillation
D. Start anticoagulation
**Answer**: A
### 52. A 25-year-old female presents with premature atrial contractions (PACs). The
characteristic feature of PACs on ECG is:
A. Absent P waves
B. Narrow QRS complex
C. Wide QRS complex
D. Elevated ST segment
**Answer**: B
### 53. A patient with rapid atrial fibrillation is in shock. What is the next best intervention?
A. Start beta-blockers
B. Administer digoxin
C. Perform synchronized cardioversion
D. Use defibrillation
**Answer**: C
### 54. A 20-year-old female presents with palpitations and a monitor showing narrow
complex tachycardia. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Atrial flutter
B. Sinus bradycardia
C. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
D. Ventricular tachycardia
**Answer**: C
### 55. A 50-year-old female with ischemic heart disease (IHD) presents in shock with
Torsades de Pointes. The first-line treatment is:
A. IV magnesium sulfate
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### 56. A 12-year-old boy presents with palpitations in shock, and his ECG shows irregular
ventricular tachycardia. What is the best next step?
A. Amiodarone
B. Defibrillation
C. Pacemaker
D. Beta-blockers
**Answer**: B
### 57. A 45-year-old male with palpitations is found to have regular ventricular tachycardia.
What should be done next?
A. Start adenosine
B. Perform synchronized cardioversion
C. Defibrillate
D. Monitor and observe
**Answer**: B
### 58. In a patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, which ECG feature is
characteristic?
A. Prolonged QT interval
B. Delta wave
C. Tall peaked T waves
D. ST-segment elevation
**Answer**: B
### 60. A 50-year-old female in shock is found to have ventricular tachycardia on the
monitor. What is the next best step?
A. Administer lidocaine
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### 61. A patient is found to have premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) in a bigeminal
pattern. This means:
A. PVCs occur every second beat
B. PVCs occur every third beat
C. PVCs occur every fourth beat
D. PVCs are continuous
**Answer**: A
### 62. What is the most appropriate treatment for a patient with regular ventricular
tachycardia?
A. Cardioversion
B. Beta-blockers
C. Magnesium sulfate
D. Lidocaine
**Answer**: A
### 63. What is the treatment of choice for a patient with rapid atrial fibrillation in shock?
A. Electrical cardioversion
B. Anticoagulation
C. Beta-blockers
D. Magnesium sulfate
**Answer**: A
### 64. A 20-year-old female presents with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). What is the
first-line treatment for stable SVT?
A. Amiodarone
B. Vagal maneuvers
C. Defibrillation
D. Beta-blockers
**Answer**: B
### 65. Torsades de Pointes can result from which electrolyte disturbance?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypomagnesemia
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### 66. A 30-year-old female known to have rheumatic heart disease (RHD) presents in
shock with rapid atrial fibrillation. The next best step is:
A. Electrical cardioversion
B. Rate control with beta-blockers
C. Defibrillation
D. Start anticoagulation
**Answer**: A
### 68. What is the most appropriate treatment for a patient presenting with Brugada
syndrome and ventricular tachycardia?
A. Cardioversion
B. Defibrillation
C. Beta-blockers
D. Amiodarone
**Answer**: A
### 70. In a patient with rapid atrial fibrillation, what is the initial step for rate control?
A. Beta-blockers
B. Digoxin
C. Cardioversion
D. Magnesium sulfate
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### 71. A 50-year-old female presents with Torsades de Pointes. What is the main risk factor
for this arrhythmia?
A. Long QT interval
B. Short PR interval
C. Sinus bradycardia
D. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
**Answer**: A
### 72. A 12-year-old boy presents in shock with irregular ventricular tachycardia. What is
the most appropriate immediate treatment?
A. Defibrillation
B. Lidocaine
C. Cardioversion
D. Beta-blockers
**Answer**: A
### 73. In a patient with premature ventricular complexes (PVCs), what ECG characteristic
is typically seen?
A. Wide QRS complexes
B. Narrow QRS complexes
C. Absence of P waves
D. Prolonged PR interval
**Answer**: A
### 74. A 45-year-old male presents with regular ventricular tachycardia. What is the best
treatment option?
A. Cardioversion
B. Amiodarone
C. Beta-blockers
D. Defibrillation
**Answer**: A
### 75. What is the defining ECG characteristic of Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome?
A. Delta wave
B. ST elevation
C. Prolonged PR interval
D. Tall T waves
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### 1. Which is the first step in the approach to a patient with arrhythmia?
A. Give oxygen, IV, and monitor
B. Administer medication
C. Check electrolytes
D. Perform defibrillation
**Answer**: A
### 6. A 56-year-old male with central chest pain radiating to the left arm most likely has:
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### 8. A 4-year-old child presenting with sinus arrhythmia most likely has:
A. Ventricular tachycardia
B. A benign condition
C. Atrial flutter
D. Torsades de Pointes
**Answer**: B
### 9. Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are often detected in patients during:
A. Bradyarrhythmia
B. Fibrinolytic therapy
C. Atrial flutter
D. Myocardial infarction
**Answer**: B
### 11. What is the correct management for a patient with rapid atrial fibrillation in shock?
A. Rate control with beta-blockers
B. Rhythm control with electrical cardioversion
C. Immediate defibrillation
D. Thrombolytic therapy
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### 14. A 12-year-old boy presenting in shock with an irregular ventricular tachycardia most
likely requires:
A. Immediate defibrillation
B. IV fluids
C. Beta-blockers
D. Cardiac catheterization
**Answer**: A
### 20. Which type of arrhythmia is typically associated with palpitations in a young, healthy
female?
A. Supraventricular tachycardia
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Ventricular fibrillation
D. Sinus bradycardia
**Answer**: A
### 22. What rhythm is characterized by a wide QRS complex with a regular rhythm?
A. Ventricular tachycardia
B. Atrial flutter
C. Sinus bradycardia
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### 23. What is the first-line treatment for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome in an acute
setting?
A. Amiodarone
B. Adenosine
C. Cardioversion
D. Beta-blockers
**Answer**: C
### 24. A patient with Brugada syndrome should avoid which of the following?
A. Beta-blockers
B. Fever
C. Physical activity
D. Potassium supplements
**Answer**: B
### 26. In a 50-year-old male undergoing fibrinolytic therapy, the appearance of premature
ventricular complexes (PVCs) should be:
A. Treated with amiodarone
B. Closely monitored for progression
C. Managed with defibrillation
D. Ignored as they are always benign
**Answer**: B
### 27. A 25-year-old female with chest pain and premature atrial contractions (PACs) most
likely has:
A. Benign ectopic beats
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### 28. In rapid atrial fibrillation, which of the following is a priority if the patient is in shock?
A. Rhythm control with electrical cardioversion
B. Rate control with beta-blockers
C. Anticoagulation therapy
D. Defibrillation
**Answer**: A
### 29. A 20-year-old female presenting with palpitations and narrow complex tachycardia
most likely has:
A. Atrial fibrillation
B. Supraventricular tachycardia
C. Ventricular tachycardia
D. Sinus bradycardia
**Answer**: B
### 30. In a patient with Torsades de Pointes, the first step in management is:
A. Defibrillation
B. Administration of magnesium sulfate
C. Beta-blockers
D. Pacemaker insertion
**Answer**: B
### 32. A 50-year-old female in shock with Torsades de Pointes is at risk for:
A. Pulmonary embolism
B. Sudden cardiac death
C. Atrial fibrillation
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### 33. Which of the following best describes the ECG finding in Wolff-Parkinson-White
syndrome?
A. Delta wave
B. U wave
C. Prolonged PR interval
D. ST elevation
**Answer**: A
### 34. A 12-year-old boy presenting in shock with irregular ventricular tachycardia requires:
A. Immediate cardioversion
B. Beta-blockers
C. Defibrillation
D. Anticoagulation therapy
**Answer**: C
### 35. What is the main difference between regular and irregular ventricular tachycardia?
A. Rate of conduction
B. Consistency of QRS complexes
C. Presence of P waves
D. Frequency of PVCs
**Answer**: B
### 36. Which of the following arrhythmias is most likely to require defibrillation?
A. Ventricular fibrillation
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Sinus bradycardia
D. Supraventricular tachycardia
**Answer**: A
### 39. For a patient with a history of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome presenting with rapid
heart rate, the first step in management is:
A. Adenosine
B. Electrical cardioversion
C. Beta-blockers
D. Magnesium sulfate
**Answer**: B
### 40. A 30-year-old female in shock with rapid atrial fibrillation should first be treated with:
A. Rate control
B. Rhythm control via cardioversion
C. Antiarrhythmic medication
D. Defibrillation
**Answer**: B
### 41. In which of the following arrhythmias is magnesium sulfate the first-line treatment?
A. Torsades de Pointes
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Sinus bradycardia
D. Ventricular fibrillation
**Answer**: A
### 43. Which of the following ECG patterns is typically seen in premature ventricular
complexes (PVCs)?
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### 44. What is the main management goal in a patient with premature atrial contractions
(PACs)?
A. Rhythm control with cardioversion
B. Symptomatic relief
C. Immediate defibrillation
D. Anticoagulation therapy
**Answer**: B
### 45. Which of the following arrhythmias is commonly associated with ischemic heart
disease (IHD)?
A. Torsades de Pointes
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Supraventricular tachycardia
D. Ventricular tachycardia
**Answer**: D
### 46. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for an irregularly irregular
rhythm in atrial fibrillation?
A. Beta-blockers for rate control
B. Electrical defibrillation
C. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
D. Lidocaine
**Answer**: A
### 47. Which of the following describes the arrhythmia in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
A. Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
B. Supraventricular tachycardia with a delta wave
C. Bradyarrhythmia with prolonged PR interval
D. Ventricular tachycardia with a regular rhythm
**Answer**: B
### 48. Which of the following patients is at highest risk for sudden cardiac death?
A. A 12-year-old boy with ventricular tachycardia
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### 49. Which of the following arrhythmias typically presents with a wide QRS complex?
A. Ventricular tachycardia
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Sinus bradycardia
D. Supraventricular tachycardia
**Answer**: A
6. **A 56-year-old man with chest pain radiating to the left arm likely has what arrhythmia?**
- A) Ventricular tachycardia
- B) Atrial fibrillation
- C) Sinus tachycardia
- D) Premature atrial contraction
**Answer**: A
7. **What is the appropriate first step in a 50-year-old female who is gasping and
unresponsive?**
- A) Administer fluids
- B) Start chest compressions
- C) Administer antiarrhythmics
- D) Give oxygen only
**Answer**: B
8. **A 4-year-old child with sinus arrhythmia usually requires what treatment?**
- A) Electrical cardioversion
- B) No specific treatment, observation only
- C) Beta-blockers
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9. **A 50-year-old male with fibrinolytic therapy is found to have premature ventricular
complexes (PVCs). What is the best next step?**
- A) Immediate defibrillation
- B) Continue monitoring
- C) Administer amiodarone
- D) Perform cardioversion
**Answer**: B
10. **A 25-year-old woman with chest pain has premature atrial contraction (PAC). What is
the appropriate treatment?**
- A) Immediate defibrillation
- B) Beta-blockers if symptomatic
- C) Antiarrhythmic therapy
- D) No specific treatment needed
**Answer**: D
11. **Which arrhythmia is commonly treated with rate control rather than rhythm control?**
- A) Supraventricular tachycardia
- B) Atrial fibrillation
- C) Ventricular fibrillation
- D) Torsades de Pointes
**Answer**: B
12. **A patient with atrial fibrillation who is hemodynamically unstable should undergo which
treatment?**
- A) Rate control with beta-blockers
- B) Electrical cardioversion
- C) Observation
- D) Antiarrhythmic drugs
**Answer**: B
13. **Which drug is most commonly used for rate control in atrial fibrillation?**
- A) Amiodarone
- B) Adenosine
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14. **A 30-year-old woman with RHD and rapid atrial fibrillation presents in shock. What is
the immediate treatment?**
- A) Rhythm control with amiodarone
- B) Immediate cardioversion
- C) Rate control with beta-blockers
- D) Observation
**Answer**: B
17. **A 50-year-old female with IHD in shock is found to have Torsades de Pointes. What is
the immediate treatment?**
- A) Cardioversion
- B) Magnesium sulfate
- C) Amiodarone
- D) Lidocaine
**Answer**: B
18. **Which rhythm is characterized by wide QRS complexes and is usually treated with
cardioversion or defibrillation?**
- A) Supraventricular tachycardia
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19. **In ventricular tachycardia, what is the most appropriate treatment in an unstable
patient?**
- A) Amiodarone infusion
- B) Electrical cardioversion
- C) Magnesium sulfate
- D) Lidocaine
**Answer**: B
20. **A 12-year-old boy with irregular ventricular tachycardia in shock should receive which
treatment?**
- A) Immediate defibrillation
- B) Antiarrhythmic therapy
- C) Observation
- D) Rate control drugs
**Answer**: A
22. **What is the preferred treatment for patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW)
syndrome presenting with tachyarrhythmia?**
- A) Beta-blockers
- B) Amiodarone
- C) Ablation therapy
- D) Calcium channel blockers
**Answer**: C
25. **What is the immediate treatment for Brugada syndrome if ventricular arrhythmias
occur?**
- A) Antiarrhythmic drugs
- B) Electrical defibrillation
- C) Magnesium sulfate
- D) Observation
**Answer**: B
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