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RCIS Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
1.True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin.
ANS: Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain
2.What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure
ANS 5 REM
3.What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/Coumadin ANS -
2.0-3.0
4.What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin
ANS INR 0.6-1.2 1 / 3
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5.When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered ANS Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased blood flow to the tissues.Can be delivered by either IV or IC 6.What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve ANS Pros: last longer Cons: Prone to thrombus formation 7.Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing de- vice (such as biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use? Where are they placed ANS uses 2-3 leads placed through a vein in the RA, RV and into coronal sinus vein to pace the LV A CRT device sends small electrical impulses to both lower chambers of the heart to help them beat together in a more synchronized pattern.
8.What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers 2 / 3
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ANS 0.014-0.018 inch 9.When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI ANS * 2-4 hours after symptom onset *normal in 24-36 hours * 10.What is the diameter of the standard J wire
ANS 0.035
11.What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist ANS vitamin K 12.When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be ANS Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm 13.What is the usual time for restenosis to occur
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