Please use the following patient vignette to answer question…

Please use the following patient vignette to answer questions 34 – 35. A 41 y.o. man presents with a chief complaint of weakness and dizziness. His heart rate is 50 bpm with regularly, regular rhythm. 35. What would be the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

Please use the following patient vignette to answer question…

Please use the following patient vignette to answer questions 39 – 40. Ms. White is a 17 year-old female brought to the ED complaining of shortness of breath and chest pain. Upon further questioning, her parents reveal that she has had dizzy spells after playing soccer and running track. Her father has diabetes and CAD, her mother was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and they state there has been sudden cardiac death in several relatives. Her HR is 110 bpm and her BP is 137/84 mmHg and her respiration rate is 18 breaths/min. 40. Your test of choice reveals the patient has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. What is the best treatment plan for this patient?

31. A 62-year-old man with a history of coronary artery dise…

31. A 62-year-old man with a history of coronary artery disease is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Which of the following ECG findings would most likely be observed? Rate Rhythm A. No change Regular B. No change Irregular C. Decrease Regular D Decrease Irregular E. Increase Regular F. Increase Irregular

A 70-year-old woman presents with heavy, crushing chest pain…

A 70-year-old woman presents with heavy, crushing chest pain of 3-hour duration.  The pain is exacerbated with exertion and resolves with rest.  Past medical history is significant for type 2 diabetes.  She has a 40-year history of smoking (2 packs per week).  Current medications are metformin and canaglifozin (SGLT2 inhibitor) for management of her diabetes. Physical examination reveals an overweight individual with blood pressure 145/92 mm/Hg.  The remainder of the examination is within normal limits.  Laboratory studies are significant for severely depressed circulating HDL, increased total cholesterol and LDL, and mildly elevated triglycerides. ECG reveals T wave inversion, and serum Troponin is within the reference range.  A full workup confirms a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. 11. Which of the following is the strongest risk factor for this patient’s illness?