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Question 1

1) Which of these is/are causes of a hyperdense liver?
  1. Amiodarone therapy
  2. Multiple transfusions
  3. Glycogen storage disease
  4. Wilson disease
  5. All of the above
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Question by: Kevin J Leary - Author Info

Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

Question 2

2) Which of the following tests requires a baseline assessment and semi-annual monitoring in ALL patients taking amiodarone, regardless of symptoms or objective findings?
  1. Pulmonary Function Testing
  2. Thyroid Function Testing
  3. Holter Monitoring
  4. Chest Radiograph
  5. Ophthalmologic Examination
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Question by: Kevin J Leary - Author Info

Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

Question 3

3) Which of the following indications for amiodarone has U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval?
  1. Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
  2. Atrial Flutter
  3. Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmias
  4. AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia
  5. Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
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Question by: Kevin J Leary - Author Info

Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

Question 4

4) What is the most common adverse drug effect that has been associated with amiodarone treatment?
  1. Corneal Microdeposits
  2. Hyperthyroidism
  3. Acquired Prolonged QT Syndrome
  4. Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
  5. Blue-gray Skin Discoloration
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Question by: Kevin J Leary - Author Info

Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

Question 5

5) What is the imaging test of choice for suspected amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity?
  1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  2. Spiral Computed Tomography
  3. High-Resolution Computed Tomography
  4. Ventilation-Perfusion Scan
  5. Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
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Question by: Kevin J Leary - Author Info

Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

Question 6

6) What is the estimated incidence of hepatotoxicity in patient's treated with amiodarone?
  1. Elevated liver enzymes, 1-3%, Hepatitis and cirrhosis, < 0.1 %
  2. Elevated liver enzmyes, 15-30%; Hepatitis and cirrhosis, < 3 %
  3. Elevated liver enzmyes, 50%; Hepatitis and cirrhosis, 5-10%
  4. Elevated liver enzymes, 75%; Hepatitis and cirrhosis, < 0.1%
  5. The incidence of hepatotoxicity is unknown
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Question by: Kevin J Leary - Author Info

Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

Question 7

7) What is the average terminal elimination half-life of amiodarone? (choose the best answer)
  1. One Day
  2. One Week
  3. Two Months
  4. Six Months
  5. One Year
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Question by: Kevin J Leary - Author Info

Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

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