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Cardiovascular MCQ Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following does not dilate arterioles in the skin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vasopressin causes vasoconstriction, not dilation, unlike the others which dilate skin arterioles.
Question 2 of 5
Which type of lipoproteins acts as a reservoir of apolipoproteins for the other lipoproteins?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HDL serves as a reservoir, donating apolipoproteins to other lipoproteins.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an indication of infective endocarditis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed signs—splinter hemorrhages, petechiae, and Osler's nodes—are classic for infective endocarditis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is considered a high-risk factor to develop hypercoagulability?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome increases hypercoagulability by losing antithrombin III in urine.
Question 5 of 5
A 71-year-old female has been treated for hyperlipidemia by Pravastatin for the past 6 months. Her physician wanted to add an additional agent to block the absorption of exogenous cholesterol. Which of the following is the best choice?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ezetimibe blocks intestinal cholesterol absorption.