Category: Cardiology MCQ

Negative predictive value of echocardiography in pulmonary embolism: a) 20 - 30 % b) 40 - 50% c) 60 - 70% d) 80 - 90%

Which of the following is not useful in the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)? a) Verapamil b) Metoprolol c) Isoprenaline d) Disopyramide

Ventilation / perfusion scan is preferred over CT angiography for detection of pulmonary embolism in: a) Pregnancy b) Contrast allergy c) Multiple myeloma d) All of the above

Which of the following are phenocopies of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? a) Fabry disease b) Noonan's syndrome c) Friedrich ataxia d) All of the above

Rate of recurrence of venous thromboembolism at one year: a) 6% b) 13% b) 20% c) 25%

Antihypertensives to be avoided in heart failure include all of the following except: a) Verapamil b) Moxonidine c) Diltiazem d) Enalapril

Advantages of eplerenone compared to spironolactone include all of the following except: a) Lower progestational effect b) Lower anti androgenic effect c) Lower chance of gynecomastia d) Lower chance of hyperkalemia

Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in myocardial infarction associated with: a) Hypertension b) Left ventricular failure c) Angina d) Right ventricular infarction

Drug which should not be taken within 24 hours of nitrate intake and vice versa: a) Beta blocker b) Calcium channel blocker c) Alpha blocker d) Sildenafil

Drug of choice for hypertension in a person with coronary artery disease and angina pectoris: a) Alpha blocker b) Beta blocker c) Calcium channel blocker d) Angiotensin receptor blocker