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Cardiovascular Disease Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
Which of the following side effect is associated with Amlodipine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amlodipine commonly causes peripheral edema.
Question 4 of 5
The bundle of His is located here
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The bundle of His is a part of the heart's conduction system and runs along the interventricular septum.
Question 5 of 5
A 10 yrs old girl develops sub cutaneous nodules over skin of her arms and torso 3 weeks after acute pharyngitis. She manifests choreiform movements and complains of pain in hip and knee joints. On auscultation, a friction rub is detected. Which of the following tests will be helpful in diagnosis of disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer supports a diagnosis of rheumatic fever, indicated by post-streptococcal pharyngitis, nodules, chorea, arthritis, and pericarditis (friction rub).