Author: Johnson Francis

Risk of intracranial bleed for tenecteplase in acute pulmonary embolism: a) 2% b) 5% c) 10% d) 15% Correct answer: a) 2% The incidence hemorrhagic stroke after thrombolysis

Surgical embolectomy in pulmonary embolism is indicated in: a) Impending paradoxical systemic embolism b) Hypotension with contraindication for thrombolysis c) Failed thrombolysis d) All of the above Correct

True regarding inferior vena caval (IVC) filter for prevention of pulmonary embolism: a) Indicated when anticoagulation is contra indicated b) Recurrence in spite of anticoagulation c) Increases risk

Drugs approved for treatment of normotensive patients with pulmonary embolism: Heparin Fondaparinux Rivaroxaban Apixaban Dabigatran Edoxaban Thrombolytic therapy is reserved for rescue in case of decompensation due to

100 Points on the pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI) would be classified as: a) Class I b) Class II c) Class III d) Class IV Correct answer: c)

Prominent upper lobe vessels on Chest X-ray Prominent upper lobe vascular markings on X-ray chest (CXR) PA view suggests pulmonary venous hypertension. Actually they are dilated pulmonary veins,

Chest X-ray in Mitral Stenosis with third mogul sign Main pulmonary artery segment is usually concave on a normal chest X-Ray. Here it is seen as convex, bulging

Intravenous P2Y12 receptor inhibitor: a) Ticagrelor b) Clopidogrel c) Prasugrel d) Cangrelor Correct answer: d) Cangrelor Cangrelor is a reversible intravenous P2Y12 receptor inhibitor. It is a rapid and potent

Ranolazine is: a) Inhibitor of late sodium current b) If current inhibitor c) Potassium channel opener d) Calcium channel blocker Correct answer: a) Inhibitor of late sodium current

Advantages of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) over unfractionated heparin (UFH) includes all of the following except: a) Nearly complete absorption after subcutaneous administration b) More predictable dose-effect