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Cardiovascular Disease Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Treatment of the above patient with hypercalcemia might best include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surgery is indicated in patients with symptomatic hypercalcemia, worsening renal function, or low bone density. The other options may help manage symptoms but do not address the underlying issue.
Question 2 of 5
A 55-year-old female presents with palpitations and lightheadedness. Her ECG shows a regular narrow-complex tachycardia at a rate of 180 bpm. What is the first-line treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adenosine is the first-line treatment for supraventricular tachycardia due to its ability to transiently block AV nodal conduction.
Question 3 of 5
A 56 yo woman with a history of atrial fibrillation presents with 3 hours of acute-onset aphasia, hemiparesis, neglect, and forced gaze deviation. CT was WNL. The most common reason for this is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the first few hours after an ischemic stroke, CT scans may appear normal despite significant clinical findings due to the time it takes for changes to become visible.
Question 4 of 5
In Leukemia, all are true except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute leukemia can present with normal or low WBC (e.g., aleukemic leukemia), not always elevated. CLL is often asymptomatic, CML may present with infections, and Ph chromosome variants exist.
Question 5 of 5
Which test is necessary for the diagnostic evaluation for fevers of unknown origin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed tests (blood cultures, HIV antibody test, and tuberculin skin test or interferon-gamma release assay) are essential in the comprehensive evaluation of fevers of unknown origin to identify infectious, inflammatory, or other causes.