Category: Cardiology MCQ

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

Beta blockers shown to be useful in heart failure include all except: a) Carvedilol b) Metoprolol c) Bisoprolol d) Atenolol

Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (AF) in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is recommended when: a) In all patients b) When CHADS2 score is two or more c) When CHA2DS2-VASC score is two or

Potential options in case of high defibrillation threshold while testing ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator): a) Subpectoral implantation b) Reversal of shocking vector polarity c) Adding a subcutaneous array d) All of the

Drug contraindicated in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM): a) Digoxin b) Metoprolol c) Disopyramide d) All of the above