03/01/24 - Hypercyanotic ("tet") spells (9 to 11)

9) At what age do hypercyanotic spells most commonly occur?

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a. Before 2 months of age

b. Between 2 months and 2 years of age

c. Between 2 and 6 years of age

d. After 6 years of age

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10) What causes cyanotic spells?

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a. Arrhythmia

b. Increase in right ventricular outflow obstruction

c. Sympathetic overactivity

d. Parasympathetic overactivity

e. Fall in BP

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11) Not used in the treatment of hypercyanotic spells

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a. Knee-chest position

b. Oxygen

c. IV morphine

d. IV propranolol

e. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

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