Cardiology Quiz | Cardiology MCQs and Answers

81 A 58-year-old man has had an enlarging abdomen for several months. He has experienced no abdominal or chest pain. On physical examination he has a non-tender abdomen with no masses palpable, but there is a fluid thrill. An abdominal Ultrasound Scan shows a large abdominal fluid collection with a small cirrhotic liver. A chest X-ray shows a globally enlarged heart. Which of the following conditions is most likely to be present?

82 75 year-old man with a history of anterior MI is taking amiodarone 400mg/day for history of VT. He has a prolonged QT interval on his ECG.What is the most appropriate management?

83 Elevation of the jugular venous pressure during inspiration is most likely to be found in which of the following situations?

84 A 17-year-old girl is short in stature for her age. She has not shown any changes of puberty. She has a webbed neck. Her vital signs include Temperature 36.6°C Respiratory rate 18/min Pulse 75 bpm and BP 165/85 mmHg. On physical examination, she has a continuous murmur heard over both the front of the chest as well as her back. Her lower extremities are cool with poor capillary filling. A chest radiograph reveals a prominent left heart border, no oedema or effusions, and rib notching. Which of the following pathologic lesions best explains these findings?

85 A 67 year old man presents with sudden onset atrial fibrillation (ventricular rate of 150/minute). His serum creatinine concentration was 250 umol/L (70-110). What is the main factor that determines the choice of loading dose of digoxin in this patient?

86 A 30-year-old intravenous drug abuser develops acute aortic regurgitation due to infective endocarditis. Which of the following is least likely to be found on clinical examination?

87 Which ONE of the following is associated with Marfan's syndrome?

88 Which of the following is true regarding the action of Clopidogrel?

89 Left axis deviation is seen on the ECG in which of the following conditions?