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Question 1 of 5

Regarding jugular pressure waves:

A. The 'v' wave denotes the increased atrial pressure due to the bulging of the tricuspid valve during isovolumetric ventricular contraction

B. Atrial premature beats produce an 'A' wave

C. The 'v' wave occurs during systole

D. A giant 'C' wave ('cannon wave') may be seen in complete heart block

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Atrial premature beats produce an 'A' wave

Question 2 of 5

A 58-year-old man undergoes open-heart surgery for a triple coronary bypass graft. His surgery goes smoothly, but the next day he develops chest palpitation. Metoprolol is started to keep his supraventricular tachycardia from interfering with ventricular rhythm. Under which Singh-Vaughan Williams class of antiarrhythmic does metoprolol fall?

A. Class Ia

B. Class Ib

C. Class Ic

D. Class II

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Class II

Question 3 of 5

For the statements regarding treatment of hypertension in the questions below, select the MOST appropriate treatment option. (Assuming a newly diagnosed patient with no additional context provided)

A. Ramipril 2.5 mg daily

B. Amlodipine 10 mg daily

C. Doxazosin 1 mg daily

D. Losartan 25 mg daily

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ramipril 2.5 mg daily

Question 4 of 5

The carry de-oxygenated blood back to the heart.

A. arteries

B. capillaries

C. veins

D. ventricles

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: veins

Question 5 of 5

A laboratory test that should be routinely monitored in patients receiving digitalis therapy is

A. serum sodium.

B. albumin level.

C. serum potassium.

D. serum calcium.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: serum potassium.

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