Samplex 2014 Set B Flashcards
Most common congenital heart disease in adults
a. atrial septal defect
b. transposition of the great arteries
c. right heart failure
d. bicuspid aortic valve
e. congestive heart failure
f. none of the above
A
Most common cyanotic congenital heart disease in neonates
a. atrial septal defect
b. transposition of the great arteries
c. right heart failure
d. bicuspid aortic valve
e. congestive heart failure
f. none of the above
B
Most common associated heart anomaly with coarctation of the aorta
a. atrial septal defect
b. transposition of the great arteries
c. right heart failure
d. bicuspid aortic valve
e. congestive heart failure
f. none of the above
D
Most common cause of death due to pulmonary stenosis
a. atrial septal defect
b. transposition of the great arteries
c. right heart failure
d. bicuspid aortic valve
e. congestive heart failure
f. none of the above
C
Most common heart lesion associated with coarctation of the aorta
a. atrial septal defect
b. transposition of the great arteries
c. right heart failure
d. bicuspid aortic valve
e. congestive heart failure
f. none of the above
D
What is the most common cause of death for patients with TOF in developed countries
a. atrial septal defect
b. transposition of the great arteries
c. right heart failure
d. bicuspid aortic valve
e. congestive heart failure
f. none of the above
C
What is the most common cause of death for patients with PDA
a. atrial septal defect
b. transposition of the great arteries
c. right heart failure
d. bicuspid aortic valve
e. congestive heart failure
f. none of the above
E
72/F diabetic with severe stabbing chest pain during deep inspiration. She had a one-week history of productive cough and low-grade fever.
A. Typical Angina B. Atypical Angina C. Gastroesophageal chest pain D. Pleuritic E. Musculoskeletal chest pain
D
54/M smoker. sever retrosternal burning pain waking from sleep, abdominal pain relieved by antacids.
A. Typical Angina B. Atypical Angina C. Gastroesophageal chest pain D. Pleuritic E. Musculoskeletal chest pain
C
64/F, with piercing pain on left chest after carrying her grandchild, aggravated by movement of left arm, relieved by anti-inflammatory drugs.
A. Typical Angina B. Atypical Angina C. Gastroesophageal chest pain D. Pleuritic E. Musculoskeletal chest pain
E
56/M hypertensive smoker with mild chest heaviness when taking 2 flights of stairs and relieved by resting
A. Typical Angina B. Atypical Angina C. Gastroesophageal chest pain D. Pleuritic E. Musculoskeletal chest pain
A
Which type of angina is most likely associated to cardiac ischemia?
A. Relieved by nitrates
B. Severe pain lasting for 12 hours
C. Radiating to left arm and jaw
B
Which of the following is not a typical cardiac syncope:
A. Post ictal confusion
B. sudden onset
C. without aura
D. effort related
A
A 53 year old mother gave birth to a cyanotic baby. You were tasked to break in the bad news that he has tricuspid atresia. The parents were devastated and asked you how and why this happened. Your best response would be:
A. “It’s probably because of the old age of the mother.” B. “Do not ask me. I’m just a medical student.” C. “Tricuspid atresia is common in boys.” D. “No one really knows why some babies are born with heart defects.”
D
A 2-day old baby born at 33 weeks gestation presented with tachypnea.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. TOF B. PDA C. ASD D. TGA
B