Question 1

What is the main characteristic of Dilated Cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged and weakened heart chambers.

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Thickened heart walls

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Stiff heart walls limiting filling capacity

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Scar tissue replaces muscle in the right ventricle

Question 2

Which diagnostic tool is used to identify chamber enlargement and wall thickness in cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

Echocardiogram.

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Blood Tests

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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Chest X-ray

Question 3

What is the main action of nitroglycerin in angina treatment?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilation to relieve chest pain.

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Reduce blood pressure

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Block blood flow

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Increase heart rate

Question 4

What is a common symptom of cardiogenic shock following a myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia and hypotension.

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Decreased respiratory rate

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Increased energy levels

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Stable blood pressure

Question 5

Which of the following is a expected finding in Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)?

Accepted Answer

Burning, cramping, and pain in the legs during exercise.

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Persistent coughing

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High blood pressure

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Frequent headaches

Question 6

What is the correct patient instruction regarding nitroglycerin storage?

Accepted Answer

Educate about proper storage to maintain efficacy.

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Keep in direct sunlight

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Do not keep in an airtight container

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Store in the freezer

Question 7

What is the hallmark symptom differentiating myocardial infarction from angina?

Accepted Answer

Pain unrelieved by rest or nitroglycerin lasting more than 15 minutes.

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Pain that goes away with rest

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Pain that occurs only during exercise

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Pain that is mild and short-lived

Question 8

Which medication is commonly used to treat angina?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin.

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Aspirin

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Ibuprofen

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Adrenaline

Question 9

What type of angina occurs with exercise or emotional stress and is relieved by rest?

Accepted Answer

Stable angina.

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Variant angina

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Unstable angina

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Panic angina

Question 10

What diagnostic tool detects arrhythmias and conduction delays in the heart?

Accepted Answer

Electrocardiogram (ECG).

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Echocardiogram

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Blood Tests

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Chest X-ray

Question 11

What type of medication is commonly used for managing Peripheral Vascular Disease?

Accepted Answer

Antiplatelets

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Antibiotics

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Corticosteroids

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Antihypertensives

Question 12

What symptom is commonly associated with heart failure and characterized by shortness of breath when lying flat?

Accepted Answer

Orthopnea

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Fatigue

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Tachycardia

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Chest pain

Question 13

Which diuretic spares potassium?

Accepted Answer

spironolactone

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torsemide

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furosemide

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budesonide

Question 14

Which lab value would indicate if diuretics are effective during a CHF exacerbation?

Accepted Answer

BNP

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Na

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CRP

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GFR

Question 15

Which is NOT a cardiac enzyme?

Accepted Answer

Aspartate aminotransferase

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Troponin

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Creatine kinase‑MB

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Myoglobin

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