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Cardiovascular Multiple Choice Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 23-year-old pregnant female in her 22nd week presented to the clinic with gestational hypertension which may lead to pre-eclampsia. What is the drug of choice in this case?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alpha-methyldopa is safe and effective for hypertension in pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
A 74-year-old man presented to the ER complaining of chest pain that is increasing in frequency, duration, and intensity. He also has shortness of breath. He is given nitroglycerin in the ER and still has chest pain. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent pain despite nitroglycerin suggests unstable angina.
Question 3 of 5
During which part of the cardiac cycle is pressure in the ventricle at its lowest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pressure in the ventricles is lowest during mid-diastole when the chambers are relaxed and filling passively.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following is the most common congenital heart defect to cause an initial left-to-right shunt?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital heart defect causing an initial left-to-right shunt due to higher left ventricular pressure.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a hypersensitivity pneumonitis that primarily occurs in textile workers?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Byssinosis, caused by cotton dust exposure, is a hypersensitivity pneumonitis seen in textile workers.