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Cardiovascular Med Surg Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is found on physical exam in a patient presenting with angina?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Angina can present with multiple findings including a third or fourth heart sound due to ventricular dysfunction, and increased blood pressure and heart rate due to sympathetic activation, making 'all of the above' correct.
Question 2 of 5
Vinyl chloride exposure is most commonly associated with which malignancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic vinyl chloride exposure is linked to hepatic angiosarcoma, a rare liver cancer.
Question 3 of 5
Sitting with your kids, a cat with her kittens that you have never seen before, shows up on your porch. Of course, your kids are excited to see them and promptly begin playing with them, suffering numerous scratches and small bites as a result. After they are gone, you begin to wonder if there are any infectious disease issues associated with this event. Assuming you love your kids, which of the following is most worrisome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rabies is the most worrisome due to its high mortality rate if not treated promptly.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding fluid management in AKI?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: More conservative fluid resuscitation is associated with lower mortality in AKI, as excessive fluids can worsen outcomes by causing fluid overload.
Question 5 of 5
A 50-year-old male with a BMI 45 reports chronic fatigue, intermittent headaches, infrequent mild snoring. He has a history of type II diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension and myocardial infarction. Which one of the following evaluations is most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Given the patient's complex comorbidities (COPD, diabetes, hypertension, prior MI) and obesity (BMI 45), in-laboratory polysomnography is the most appropriate evaluation. It provides comprehensive data on sleep architecture and respiratory events, critical for accurate OSA diagnosis in high-risk patients, per AASM guidelines.