#1
Which of the following is a common complication of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD)?
Coronary artery disease
Atrial fibrillation
Peripheral artery disease
Hypertension
#2
Which valve is most commonly affected in Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Mitral valve
Tricuspid valve
Aortic valve
Pulmonary valve
#3
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD)?
Streptococcal throat infection
Poor oral hygiene
Inadequate antibiotic treatment for streptococcal infection
Regular exercise routine
#4
Which valve abnormality is characteristic of Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Mitral regurgitation
Aortic regurgitation
Pulmonary stenosis
Tricuspid stenosis
#5
Which of the following conditions is a common complication of Mitral Stenosis?
Pulmonary hypertension
Left ventricular hypertrophy
Aortic regurgitation
Pulmonary regurgitation
#6
What is the typical murmur associated with Aortic Stenosis?
Holosystolic murmur
Diastolic rumble
Crescendo-decrescendo murmur
Continuous machinery murmur
#7
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)?
Atrial fibrillation
Endocarditis
Sudden cardiac death
Coronary artery disease
#8
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Mitral Regurgitation?
Loud S1 heart sound
Wide fixed split of S2 heart sound
Mid-systolic ejection click
Pansystolic murmur radiating to the axilla
#9
What is the most common cause of Aortic Regurgitation in developed countries?
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Bicuspid aortic valve
Infective endocarditis
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
#10
What is the classic presentation of Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) on auscultation?
Mid-systolic click followed by a murmur
Diastolic rumble
Continuous machinery murmur
Holosystolic murmur
#11
Which imaging modality is most useful for evaluating valve structure and function?
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Echocardiography
Computed tomography (CT)
Cardiac catheterization
#12
Which of the following is a potential complication of Infective Endocarditis involving the aortic valve?
Coronary artery aneurysm
Osler's nodes
Janeway lesions
Splinter hemorrhages
#13
Which valve disorder is often associated with a malar flush and low-pitched mid-diastolic rumble at the apex?
Mitral stenosis
Aortic stenosis
Tricuspid regurgitation
Pulmonary stenosis
#14
Which of the following statements about prosthetic heart valves is true?
Bioprosthetic valves are less prone to thrombosis than mechanical valves
Mechanical valves have a shorter lifespan compared to bioprosthetic valves
Bioprosthetic valves require lifelong anticoagulation therapy
Mechanical valves have a lower risk of structural deterioration compared to bioprosthetic valves
#15
Which medication is commonly used for prophylaxis against recurrent Rheumatic Fever?
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Penicillin
Acetaminophen