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Cardiovascular Multiple Choice Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the major apoprotein in LDL?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apo B-100 is the primary apoprotein in LDL, facilitating its binding to receptors.
Question 2 of 5
A 23-year-old pregnant female in her 22nd week presented to the clinic with gestational hypertension which may lead to pre-eclampsia. What is the drug of choice in this case?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alpha-methyldopa is safe and effective for hypertension in pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
Patient with a history of diabetes recently diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. Which of the following drugs can't be used in this case due to risk of development of hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Niacin can worsen hyperglycemia in diabetics.
Question 4 of 5
A 74-year-old man presented to the ER complaining of chest pain that is increasing in frequency, duration, and intensity. He also has shortness of breath. He is given nitroglycerin in the ER and still has chest pain. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent pain despite nitroglycerin suggests unstable angina.
Question 5 of 5
During which part of the cardiac cycle is pressure in the ventricle at its lowest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pressure in the ventricles is lowest during mid-diastole when the chambers are relaxed and filling passively.