Cardiology - Group 1 | Medical Hub

71. Regarding subacute bacterial endocarditis, which statement is true?

A) Glomerulonephritis may result due to autoimmune mechanism B) It always presents with fever C) Blood cultures are always negative D) It only affects native valves

72. A 60-year-old man with severe hypertension, palpitations, and painful big toe overnight. ECG shows atrial tachycardia. Most appropriate treatment for high BP?

A) Propranolol and enalapril B) Amlodipine and HCTZ C) Lisinopril alone D) Metoprolol alone

73. A young adult with headache, recurrent epistaxis, claudication, and hypertension in arms with diminished femoral pulses. Diagnosis?

A) Aortic coarctation B) Aortic stenosis C) Hypertension D) Peripheral vascular disease

74. Atenolol:

A) Reduces recurrence of events in ischemic heart disease B) Increases heart rate C) Causes weight gain D) First-line for DVT

75. A patient taking 100 mg of atenolol daily is most likely to complain of:

A) Lassitude (fatigue) B) Headache C) Weight gain D) Diarrhea