General
Do males or females experience syncope more often? (in general)
They are equal between genders
Postprandial hypotension is caused by inadequate peripheral vasoconstriction and inadequate heart rate increase causing:
A. Decreased blood pressure
B. Increased blood pressure
C. Blood pressure change only in serial 7's
A. Decreased blood pressure
Family history of which of the following is important for diagnosis of cardiac syncope?
A. Family history of bad music taste
B. Family history of sudden cardiac death
C. Family history of glossopharyngeal neuralgia
D. Family history of rocking it in jorts
B. Family history of sudden cardiac death
Which of the following is NOT a cause of neurological syncope?
A. Subclavian Steal Syndrome
B. CV disease
C. Normal pressure hydrocephalus
D. Obesity
D. Obesity
Which of the following is NOT a treatment of Orthostatic (Postural) Hypotension?
A. Control the trigger
B. Diet
C. Pacemaker Implant
D. Abdominal compression
C. Pacemaker Implant
Which of the following is a type of syncope discussed today?
A. Bulbocavernosus Syncope
B. Syncomicturition
C. Neurocardiogenic Syncope
D. Fainting Goat Syndrome
C. Neurocardiogenic Syncope
Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to trigger a Valsalva Maneuver?
A. Cuteness overload from petting a dog
B. Choking on raisin bran in bed after a long day of work
C. Staring at the sun
D. Using too much brainpower in anatomy lab
B. Choking on raisin bran in bed after a long day of work (source: The Koz)
All the causes of cardiac syncope result in decreased _______ causing inadequate perfusion of the brain.
A. Cardiac output
B. Blood glucose level
C. Muscle tone
D. Attention span
A. Cardiac output
What is subclavian steal syndrome?
A. Increased pressure due to obstruction of blood flow through portal vein
B. Mariah steals your subclavian artery and replaces it with a stainless steel tube
C. Retrograde blood flow into the vertebral arteries as a result of a proximal stenosis of the subclavian artery
C. Retrograde blood flow into the vertebral arteries as a result of a proximal stenosis of the subclavian artery
What determines the prognosis or long term effects?
A. Depends on the cause of the syncope
B. Depends on how long they are unconscious
C. Depends on age at diagnosis
D. Depends on if its a full moon and Mercury is in gatorade
A. Depends on the cause of the syncope
Which of the following are signs of a prodrome preceding syncope?
A. Fever, chills, hunger, insomnia.
B. Fire, air, water, earth.
C. live, laugh, love, lobotomy.
D. Headache, Nausea, vision changes, pallor.
D. Headache, Nausea, vision changes, pallor.
Which of the following is NOT common in elderly populations who live in institutions?
A. Postprandial Hypotension Reflex Syncope
B. Orthostatic (postural) Hypotension Reflex Syncope
C. Vasovagal Syncope
C. Vasovagal Syncope
Which of these scoring systems is used to rule out vasovagal syncope?
A. SCAT-5
B. Bar tab score
C. Curb check score
D. Calgary score
D. Calgary score
Activation of _________ __ ________ leads to stimulation of the medullary vasodepressor region.
A. Cardiac A fibers
B. Cardiac B fibers
C. Cardiac C fibers
D. Cardiac D fibers
C. Cardiac C fibers
Which cause of syncope can be fatal in up to 33% of cases?
A. Cardiac causes
B. Postprandial hypotension
C. Orthostatic (postural) causes
D. Psychiatric causes
Cardiac causes
True or False?
With syncope, there is immediate and spontaneous recovery without required electrical or chemical cardioversion.
True
Which of the following is a treatment option for reflex (vasovagal) syncope.
A. Retail therapy.
B. Catheter ablation.
C. Diet changes, exercise, and compression stockings.
D. Post op shoe.
C. Diet changes, exercise, and compression stockings.
What of the following are the two dietary treatments for orthostatic hypotension?
A. Hot Cheetos and string cheese
B. Hydration and increased salt intake
C. Fruits and veggies
D. Hydration and increased magnesium intake
B. Hydration and increased salt intake
What type of transient ischemic attack most often causes neurogenic syncope?
A. Vertebrobasilar TIA's
B. Cryptogenic TIA's
C. Vasovagal TIA's
A. Vertebrobasilar TIA’s
Which of the following is a treatment option for Tachyarrhythmias in Cardiac Syncope?
A. Catheter ablation
B. Fluticasone
C. Implantable cochlear device
D. All of the Above