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1.
A 65-year-old male presents with crushing chest pain
radiating to the left arm. What is the priority intervention?
A. Administer aspirin
B. Obtain ECG
C. Start IV fluids
D. Provide oxygen
,Answer: B
An ECG should be obtained within 10 minutes to identify
myocardial infarction.
2.
Which lab value is most specific for myocardial infarction?
A. CK-MB
B. Troponin
C. Myoglobin
D. LDH
Answer: B
Troponin is the most specific and sensitive biomarker for
cardiac muscle injury.
3.
A patient with COPD should avoid which medication?
A. Albuterol
B. Ipratropium
C. Propranolol
D. Prednisone
Answer: C
Non-selective beta-blockers can worsen bronchospasm.
4.
,First-line treatment for hypertension in African American
patients includes:
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Beta-blockers
C. Calcium channel blockers
D. ARBs
Answer: C
Calcium channel blockers and thiazides are preferred initial
therapy.
5.
Which condition is associated with a “butterfly rash”?
A. Psoriasis
B. Lupus
C. Rosacea
D. Eczema
Answer: B
Systemic lupus erythematosus presents with a malar rash.
6.
What is the hallmark symptom of appendicitis?
A. RUQ pain
B. LLQ pain
C. RLQ pain
D. Diffuse abdominal pain
, Answer: C
Pain typically localizes to the right lower quadrant.
7.
Which vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy?
A. Influenza (inactivated)
B. Tdap
C. MMR
D. Hepatitis B
Answer: C
Live vaccines like MMR are contraindicated during
pregnancy.
8.
Which electrolyte imbalance causes peaked T waves?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B
Hyperkalemia leads to characteristic ECG changes including
peaked T waves.
9.
Exam Questions And
Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2025/2026
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1.
A 65-year-old male presents with crushing chest pain
radiating to the left arm. What is the priority intervention?
A. Administer aspirin
B. Obtain ECG
C. Start IV fluids
D. Provide oxygen
,Answer: B
An ECG should be obtained within 10 minutes to identify
myocardial infarction.
2.
Which lab value is most specific for myocardial infarction?
A. CK-MB
B. Troponin
C. Myoglobin
D. LDH
Answer: B
Troponin is the most specific and sensitive biomarker for
cardiac muscle injury.
3.
A patient with COPD should avoid which medication?
A. Albuterol
B. Ipratropium
C. Propranolol
D. Prednisone
Answer: C
Non-selective beta-blockers can worsen bronchospasm.
4.
,First-line treatment for hypertension in African American
patients includes:
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Beta-blockers
C. Calcium channel blockers
D. ARBs
Answer: C
Calcium channel blockers and thiazides are preferred initial
therapy.
5.
Which condition is associated with a “butterfly rash”?
A. Psoriasis
B. Lupus
C. Rosacea
D. Eczema
Answer: B
Systemic lupus erythematosus presents with a malar rash.
6.
What is the hallmark symptom of appendicitis?
A. RUQ pain
B. LLQ pain
C. RLQ pain
D. Diffuse abdominal pain
, Answer: C
Pain typically localizes to the right lower quadrant.
7.
Which vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy?
A. Influenza (inactivated)
B. Tdap
C. MMR
D. Hepatitis B
Answer: C
Live vaccines like MMR are contraindicated during
pregnancy.
8.
Which electrolyte imbalance causes peaked T waves?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B
Hyperkalemia leads to characteristic ECG changes including
peaked T waves.
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