TEST BANK FOR PRIMARY CARE 6TH EDITION BY BUTTARO
Chapter 106: Myocarditis Buttaro: Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A previously healthy patient presents with sudden onset of dyspnea, fatigue, and orthopnea. A
family history is negative. The provider suspects myocarditis. What is the most likely etiology for this patient? a. Autoimmune disorder b. Bacterial infection c. Protozoal infection d. Viral infection ANS: D
Viral infection is the most common cause of myocarditis. Other infections are less likely. Although this patient may have an autoimmune disorder, the absence of family history makes this somewhat less likely. 2. Which test is diagnostic for diagnosing myocarditis? a. Echocardiogram b. Electrocardiogram c. Endomyocardial biopsy d. Magnetic resonance imaging ANS: C
Endomyocardial biopsy is the only definitive test to diagnose myocarditis. Other tests are NUbut RSare INnot GTspecific B.COMto this diagnosis. useful in determining symptoms 3. A patient who is an avid long-distant runner is diagnosed with viral myocarditis. What will
the provider tell this patient when asked when resuming exercising is permitted? a. Exercise is contraindicated for life. b. Exercise may resume when symptoms subside. c. He may resume exercise in 6 months. d. He must be symptom-free for 1 year. ANS: C
Patients with myocarditis should not exercise for 6 months after the onset of symptoms.
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