Category: Cardiology MCQ

Effect of Sacubitril/valsartan on natriuretic peptides is:   a) Decrease in BNP and NT-proBNP b) Increase in BNP and NT-proBNP c) Increase in BNP and decrease in NT-proBNP

Loading dose of Ticagrelor prior to primary angioplasty:   a) 90 mg b) 180 mg c) 360 mg d) None of the above Correct answer: b) 180 mg  

Which of the following should not be used as sole anticoagulant for primary percutaneous coronary angioplasty ?   a) Unfractionated heparin b) Bivalirudin c) Fondaparinux d) None of

Which of the following is not a cause for elevated LDL cholesterol ? a) Pregnancy b) Hyperthyroidism c) Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus d) Obesity Correct answer: b) Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism

Maximum dose of tPA (Alteplase) for thrombolysis in acute myocardial infarction:   a) 30 mg b) 50 mg c) 70 mg d) 100 mg Correct answer: d) 100

Which of the following is not meant for closure of patent ductus arteriosus in a newborn baby? a) Paracetamol b) Prostaglandin E1 c) Ibuprofen d) Indomethacin Correct answer:

Which of the following is known as Spider View? a) LAO caudal view b) RAO caudal view c) AP caudal view d) AP cranial view Correct answer: a)

Which of the following is not used in provocative testing for Brugada syndrome? a) Ajmaline b) Isoprenaline c) Flecainide d) Procainamide Correct answer: b) Isoprenaline ST elevation in

Iodixanol is a —- radiocontrast: a) Iso-osmolar b) Low osmolar c) High osmolar d) None of the above Correct answer: a) Iso-osmolar   The osmolality of iodixanol is

Contrast induced renal injury does not involve: a) Glomerulus b) Proximal convoluted tubule c) Descending loop of Henle d) Ascending loop of Henle Correct answer: a) Glomerulus