Cardiovascular Emergency and Treatment Considerations Quiz

Test your knowledge on cardiovascular emergencies. Learn about myocardial infarction, stroke, CPR, medications, and more.

#1

Which of the following is a common symptom of a myocardial infarction?

Headache
Chest pain
Joint pain
Abdominal pain
#2

Which medication is considered a beta-blocker and is commonly used in the management of hypertension and heart failure?

Losartan
Metoprolol
Amlodipine
Hydrochlorothiazide
#3

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

30:2
15:1
5:1
50:1
#4

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease (CAD)?

Smoking
Obesity
High HDL cholesterol
Hypertension
#5

What is the first-line medication for acute management of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?

Aspirin
Atropine
Adenosine
Amiodarone
#6

What is the recommended initial treatment for a patient experiencing an acute ischemic stroke?

Thrombolytic therapy
Aspirin
Anticoagulants
Antiplatelet therapy
#7

Which electrocardiogram (ECG) finding is characteristic of atrial fibrillation?

Regular rhythm with inverted P waves
Regular rhythm with absent P waves
Irregular rhythm with absent P waves
Irregular rhythm with inverted P waves
#8

Which of the following is a common side effect of nitroglycerin administration in the treatment of angina?

Hypertension
Bradycardia
Headache
Hyperglycemia
#9

Which medication is commonly administered to reduce preload in patients with heart failure?

Furosemide
Digoxin
Spironolactone
Isosorbide dinitrate
#10

What is the recommended first-line treatment for stable angina?

Nitrates
Beta-blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Aspirin
#11

Which type of shock is characterized by inadequate cardiac output despite normal or elevated preload?

Hypovolemic shock
Distributive shock
Cardiogenic shock
Obstructive shock
#12

What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?

Severe trauma
Electrolyte imbalances
Respiratory failure
Hypoxia and bradycardia
#13

Which imaging modality is the gold standard for diagnosing a pulmonary embolism?

Chest X-ray
Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Echocardiography
#14

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of a myocardial infarction?

Cardiogenic shock
Pulmonary embolism
Ventricular arrhythmias
Papillary muscle rupture
#15

Which of the following medications is a direct thrombin inhibitor used in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes?

Clopidogrel
Dabigatran
Enoxaparin
Warfarin
#16

What is the primary mechanism of action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in the treatment of heart failure?

Decreasing preload
Increasing afterload
Inhibiting sympathetic activity
Blocking the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
#17

Which medication is commonly used as a vasopressor in the management of hypotension during septic shock?

Epinephrine
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Phenylephrine
#18

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperkalemia

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