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Question 1 of 5

A 60-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease presents with recurrent angina. Coronary angiography shows a 90% stenosis in the left anterior descending artery. What is the most appropriate next step?

A. Medical management

B. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

C. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

D. Cardiac rehabilitation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

Question 2 of 5

50 yo female with a 25-year history of migraine headaches with visual auras presents for her clinic visit and has been having them more frequently(once a week). What would you suggest next?

A. Start a Î²-blocker as prophylaxis for the headaches

B. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain

C. Send her for audiology testing

D. Discontinue any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or aspirin she is taking

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain

Question 3 of 5

Which serologic test is the main method for diagnosis of acute infection by hantaviruses?

A. Anti-hantavirus IgM

B. Anti-hantavirus IgG

C. Hantavirus viral load by PCR

D. Hantavirus antigen detection

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Anti-hantavirus IgM

Question 4 of 5

In thrombosis and hemostasis, all the following are true except:

A. The most common cause of spontaneous bleeding after the age of 50 is a Factor VIII inhibitor

B. The diagnosis of mild von Willebrand's disease can be difficult as factor levels are frequently normal

C. Warfarin should be started day 1 of treatment for DVT/PE

D. Patients who develop spontaneous thrombosis before age 50 should undergo a hypercoagulable work-up

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Patients who develop spontaneous thrombosis before age 50 should undergo a hypercoagulable work-up

Question 5 of 5

What finding indicates a therapeutic response to milrinone in a patient with heart failure?

A. Increased blood pressure.

B. Reduced dyspnea and improved oxygenation.

C. Decreased heart rate.

D. Increased peripheral edema.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Reduced dyspnea and improved oxygenation.

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