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Post-Myocardial Infarction: Tips And Tricks For The PT And OT Provider

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1.  A post-MI patient is taking metoprolol (a beta-blocker). What is the BEST method to monitor exercise intensity?
  1. 220 minus age formula
  2. Karvonen formula
  3. Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
  4. Keeping heart rate below 100 bpm
2.  Sexual activity after uncomplicated MI is equivalent to approximately how many METs?
  1. 1-2 METs
  2. 3-5 METs
  3. 7-8 METs
  4. 10+ METs
3.  When progressing exercise in post-MI patients, what should be increased FIRST?
  1. Intensity
  2. Duration
  3. Frequency
  4. Resistance
4.  Which of the following is an indication to STOP exercise immediately?
  1. Heart rate increase of 20 bpm
  2. RPE of 13 ("somewhat hard")
  3. Systolic blood pressure drop of 10 mmHg during exercise
  4. Mild sweating
5.  What percentage of post-MI patients experience depression?
  1. 5-10%
  2. 10-15%
  3. 20-30%
  4. 50-60%