Of the following, the MOST common clinical sign of coarctation of the aorta in older children is

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Question 1 of 5

Of the following, the MOST common clinical sign of coarctation of the aorta in older children is

A. cardiac enlargement B. notching of the inferior border of the ribs C. a systolic ejection click or thrill in the suprasternal notch D. differential blood pressure: arms > legs

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2 of 5

All the following are signs of coarctation of the aorta EXCEPT

A. femoral pulses are weak or absent B. bounding pulses of the arms C. blood pressure in the legs is lower than that in the arms D. precordial impulse and heart sounds are usually normal

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 of 5

The following drugs may cause long Q-T syndromes (LQTS) EXCEPT

A. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole B. erythromycin C. imipramine D. pentostam

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 of 5

Tall (>25 mm), narrow, and spiked P waves are seen in

A. Ebstein anomaly B. ventricular septal defect C. patent ductus arteriosus D. severe mitral stenosis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 of 5

The following are common side effects of sildenafil EXCEPT

A. flushing B. elevated liver function tests C. headache D. myalgia

Correct Answer: B

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