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Cardiovascular Disease Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Dehydration increases the plasma concentration of all the following hormones except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dehydration decreases ANP (which promotes fluid loss), while increasing vasopressin, angiotensin II, and norepinephrine.
Question 2 of 5
The most definitive test to confirm tuberculous pericarditis is?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pericardial biopsy showing caseous granulomas is the most definitive for TB pericarditis.
Question 3 of 5
A 68-year-old woman has had decreased visual acuity for the past 5 years. She has no ocular pain. Her intraocular pressure is normal. Findings on funduscopic examination include arteriolar narrowing, flame-shaped hemorrhages, and hard, waxy exudates. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertensive retinopathy causes arteriolar narrowing and hemorrhages in the retina.
Question 4 of 5
An unknown patient presented to the ER unconsciously, blood analysis was done and the result shows that the patient has hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, while the ECG suggests heart failing. Which of the following drugs is contraindicated in this case?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin is contraindicated in hypokalemia as it increases toxicity risk.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following side effect is associated with Amlodipine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amlodipine commonly causes peripheral edema.