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amal

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What hemodynamic parameter is best useful for estimated left ventricular end-diastolic pressure?
 
  a. CVP
  b. PCWP
  c. SVR
  d. PVR

Question 2

What medication is associated with dilated and fixed pupils in the intensive care unit patient?
 
  a. Atropine
  b. Lidocaine
  c. Vanceril
  d. Aminophylline


yasmina

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
PCWP is an estimate of left atrial pressure, which reflects left ventricular end-diastolic pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Dilated and fixed (unresponsive to light) pupils are seen in patients who have been given atro-pine.


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