GLOWACKI AND SOMMERS RCIS PREP AND
REVIEW SPRING 2024
What is the normal ragne of potassium in the blood? - ANSWER
-3.5-5.0
Name some antiplatelet medications - ANSWER -ASA, Plavix,
Brillinta, Effient, Integrelin, ReoPro (Heparin is NOT an
antiplatelet)
Adenosine Causes - ANSWER -Maximum hyperemia
When a patient has a vaso-vagal reaction, what do you see? -
ANSWER -BP decreases
HR Decreases
SV Decreases
,When a patient has a vasovagal reaction what do you do? -
ANSWER -Give fluids
Trendelenburg position
Atropine 0.5 mg-1 mg IV push
If a patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider -
ANSWER -Pre-procedure fluid hydration
Use as small amount of contrast as possible (3mL/kg OR 3x the
GFR)
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 initial dose of Versed for sedation? - ANSWER -0.5
mg-1 mg
What is the action of Reopro - ANSWER -Reopro inhibits IIb/IIIa
receptors
INR measures the level of which drug - ANSWER -Coumadin
, Most common access point to perform a myocardial biopsy? -
ANSWER -Right Internal Jugular Vein
What are the landmarks to perform an IJ Access? - ANSWER -
The IJ lies between the medial and lateral heads of the
sternocleidomastoid muscle and lateral to the carotid artery
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)
Steps to place a distal protection device - ANSWER -1. place the
device distal to the lesion
2. Cross the lesion with the stent/balloon
3. deploy the stent
4. remove the stent balloon
REVIEW SPRING 2024
What is the normal ragne of potassium in the blood? - ANSWER
-3.5-5.0
Name some antiplatelet medications - ANSWER -ASA, Plavix,
Brillinta, Effient, Integrelin, ReoPro (Heparin is NOT an
antiplatelet)
Adenosine Causes - ANSWER -Maximum hyperemia
When a patient has a vaso-vagal reaction, what do you see? -
ANSWER -BP decreases
HR Decreases
SV Decreases
,When a patient has a vasovagal reaction what do you do? -
ANSWER -Give fluids
Trendelenburg position
Atropine 0.5 mg-1 mg IV push
If a patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider -
ANSWER -Pre-procedure fluid hydration
Use as small amount of contrast as possible (3mL/kg OR 3x the
GFR)
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 initial dose of Versed for sedation? - ANSWER -0.5
mg-1 mg
What is the action of Reopro - ANSWER -Reopro inhibits IIb/IIIa
receptors
INR measures the level of which drug - ANSWER -Coumadin
, Most common access point to perform a myocardial biopsy? -
ANSWER -Right Internal Jugular Vein
What are the landmarks to perform an IJ Access? - ANSWER -
The IJ lies between the medial and lateral heads of the
sternocleidomastoid muscle and lateral to the carotid artery
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)
Steps to place a distal protection device - ANSWER -1. place the
device distal to the lesion
2. Cross the lesion with the stent/balloon
3. deploy the stent
4. remove the stent balloon
