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?

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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 2 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 3 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.

Question 4 of 5

How many valves are Detecting heart?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The human heart has four valves: tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, and aortic.

Question 5 of 5

The therapeutic range for digoxin is________ ng/mL.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Levels above this range increase the risk of toxicity.

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