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GLOWACKI AND SOMMERS RCIS 2026 EXAM
REVIEW COMPLETE (220) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
GLOWACKI
Prepare for the Glowacki and Sommers RCIS Exam Review with
this concise study resource covering key cardiovascular
catheterization concepts, hemodynamics, and exam-style
questions. It reinforces important topics to support effective
preparation and knowledge retention. Suitable for healthcare
professionals preparing for the RCIS certification exam.
What is the normal range of potassium (K+) in the blood? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Normal K+ = 3.5-5.0
Potassium < 3.5 = Hypokalemia
Potassium > 5.0 = Hyperkalemia
Name some antiplatelet medications? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... ASA, Plavix, Brillenta, Effient, Integrelin, Reopro
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Remember: Heparin is NOT an antiplatelet
If a patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Use as a small amount of
contrast as possible
Pre-procedure fluid hydration
3 mL/kg
How does heparin prevent clot formation? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Heparin prevents the conversion of
prothrombin to thrombin
Heparin combines with antithrombin to make it more
effective
What is the action of Reopro? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Reopro inhibits IIb/IIIa receptors
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INR measures the levels of which drug? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Coumadin
Lovenox impacts what? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Antithrombin and Factor Xa
What might be the medication of choice for SVT? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Adenosine
What short acting benzodiazepine is commonly used in the
cath lab for sedation? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Versed -
Midazolam
What is a quick and easy way to check a patients clotting
time after being given heparin? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
ACT
How does Plavix act? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Plavix
turns off receptor sites on the platelets (super-aspirin)
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If a patient is on NPH Insulin, what medication should not be
given? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Protamine
What does ASA (aspirin) do? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... ASA
prevents platelet adhesion
TPA acts by? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Dissolving fibrin
Activates Plasminogen
What labs look at kidney function? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
BUN and Creatinine
GFR
Creatinine clearance
The most accurate measure of cardiac muscle fiber damage
after an MI is what? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Troponin
Which lab value does not evaluate the extent of an MI?
-SGOT
GLOWACKI AND SOMMERS RCIS 2026 EXAM
REVIEW COMPLETE (220) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
GLOWACKI
Prepare for the Glowacki and Sommers RCIS Exam Review with
this concise study resource covering key cardiovascular
catheterization concepts, hemodynamics, and exam-style
questions. It reinforces important topics to support effective
preparation and knowledge retention. Suitable for healthcare
professionals preparing for the RCIS certification exam.
What is the normal range of potassium (K+) in the blood? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Normal K+ = 3.5-5.0
Potassium < 3.5 = Hypokalemia
Potassium > 5.0 = Hyperkalemia
Name some antiplatelet medications? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... ASA, Plavix, Brillenta, Effient, Integrelin, Reopro
, Page 2 of 41
Remember: Heparin is NOT an antiplatelet
If a patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Use as a small amount of
contrast as possible
Pre-procedure fluid hydration
3 mL/kg
How does heparin prevent clot formation? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Heparin prevents the conversion of
prothrombin to thrombin
Heparin combines with antithrombin to make it more
effective
What is the action of Reopro? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Reopro inhibits IIb/IIIa receptors
, Page 3 of 41
INR measures the levels of which drug? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Coumadin
Lovenox impacts what? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Antithrombin and Factor Xa
What might be the medication of choice for SVT? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Adenosine
What short acting benzodiazepine is commonly used in the
cath lab for sedation? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Versed -
Midazolam
What is a quick and easy way to check a patients clotting
time after being given heparin? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
ACT
How does Plavix act? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Plavix
turns off receptor sites on the platelets (super-aspirin)
, Page 4 of 41
If a patient is on NPH Insulin, what medication should not be
given? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Protamine
What does ASA (aspirin) do? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... ASA
prevents platelet adhesion
TPA acts by? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Dissolving fibrin
Activates Plasminogen
What labs look at kidney function? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
BUN and Creatinine
GFR
Creatinine clearance
The most accurate measure of cardiac muscle fiber damage
after an MI is what? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Troponin
Which lab value does not evaluate the extent of an MI?
-SGOT
