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Cardiovascular Disease Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A 55-year-old hypertensive male develops a sudden onset of excruciating pain beginning in the anterior chest and then radiating to the back. Over the next 2 hours, the pain moves downward toward the abdomen. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aortic dissection presents with tearing chest pain radiating to the back, common in hypertension.
Question 5 of 5
A 46-year-old male heavy smoker presented to the ER with lower limb edema and difficulty breathing. Which of the following is the drug of choice in this case?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, is effective for heart failure with edema and dyspnea.