Free ITE Cardiovascular Medicine Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is a common first-line treatment for stable angina?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin and nitrates

Answer

Beta-blockers and anticoagulants

Answer

Calcium channel blockers and statins

Answer

ACE inhibitors and diuretics

Question 2

Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for a patient presenting with chest pain and suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

Accepted Answer

High-sensitivity troponin test

Answer

Stress echocardiography

Answer

Coronary angiography

Answer

CT coronary angiography

Question 3

What is the most common cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)?

Accepted Answer

Systemic hypertension

Answer

Myocardial infarction

Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Answer

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Question 4

Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with acute heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

Diuretics

Answer

Nitrates

Question 5

What is the goal LDL cholesterol level for a high-risk patient with cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

<70 mg/dL

Answer

<100 mg/dL

Answer

<130 mg/dL

Answer

<50 mg/dL