Cardiology - Group 1 | Medical Hub

41. What is the recommended beta-blocker for heart failure?

A) Carvedilol, bisoprolol, or metoprolol succinate B) Atenolol C) Propranolol D) Metoprolol tartrate

42. What is the most common cause of acute pericarditis?

A) Idiopathic (likely viral) B) Bacterial C) Uremia D) Malignancy

43. What is the ECG finding in acute pericarditis?

A) Diffuse ST elevation with PR depression B) Localized ST elevation C) ST depression D) T wave inversion

44. What is the treatment for acute pericarditis?

A) NSAIDs + colchicine B) Steroids C) Antibiotics D) Anticoagulation

45. What is the most common cause of bacterial endocarditis in IV drug users?

A) Staphylococcus aureus B) Strep viridans C) Enterococcus D) HACEK organisms