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Cardiovascular Disease Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following does NOT open into the right atrium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The pulmonary orifice connects the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery, not the right atrium, unlike the other structures listed.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is associated with the 3rd heart sound?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The 3rd heart sound (S3) occurs due to rapid ventricular filling in early to mid-diastole.
Question 3 of 5
A 70-year-old male had a following ECG during his annual physical examination. What is the expected duration of Q-T interval?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The normal QT interval is approximately 0.35-0.44 seconds, with 0.40 sec being a typical value.
Question 4 of 5
A diabetic patient came to the ER complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. He also shows shortness of breath. What is his underlying condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diabetic ketoacidosis causes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath due to ketone buildup.
Question 5 of 5
Which type of pericarditis is commonly found in pericarditis caused by T.B?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tuberculous pericarditis often presents as caseous pericarditis due to granulomatous inflammation.