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Cardiovascular Disease Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
What is the clinical term for angina caused by coronary artery spasm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prinzmetal angina is caused by coronary artery spasm.
Question 4 of 5
All of these structures can be identified in the ventricles EXCEPT___
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pectinate muscles are found in the atria, not the ventricles.
Question 5 of 5
Major Risk factor for Aortic dissection is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension is the most common risk factor for aortic dissection, causing chronic stress on the aortic wall leading to a tear.