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Cardiovascular Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
The carry de-oxygenated blood back to the heart.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart, except for the pulmonary vein which carries oxygenated blood.
Question 2 of 5
What lab value requires immediate intervention in a patient on digoxin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia increases the risk of digoxin toxicity, requiring prompt correction.
Question 3 of 5
The human heart is made of muscle.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The heart is composed of cardiac muscle tissue, enabling it to contract and pump blood.
Question 4 of 5
Regarding type 1 diabetes mellitus:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MDI therapy is essential for optimal glycemic control in type 1 diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
Patient presents with CAD and EF 40%. Which treatment improves survival with class I indication for revascularization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For CAD with EF 40%, CABG is a class II indication, as it may improve survival but lacks the stronger class I evidence seen in lower EF ranges (35-50%) or specific anatomic criteria.