Cardiology Quiz Questions

What is the indication of tendon xanthomas?

Which symptom is most closely associated with a 'frothy pink sputum'?

Which symptom is NOT associated with massive pulmonary embolism?

Which condition is described as sharp and catching during inspiration?

In which NYHA functional class does a patient experience marked limitation of normal activities?

Which cardiac condition is associated with orthopnoea?

Crepitations in the lungs are most likely to be heard in which condition?

Which symptom does NOT suggest bronchospasm as a differential diagnosis for chest tightness?

Which of the following is NOT a typical location for cardiac pain to radiate?

What is the primary purpose of the NYHA functional classification?

Which symptom is MOST likely to be associated with myocardial infarction?

What is the most common cause of chest pain that persists after exercise?

Which diagnostic test is MOST commonly used for evaluating stable angina?

What is the typical onset pattern of chest pain from aortic dissection?

Which condition is often associated with cyanosis and clubbing?

What does the presence of splinter hemorrhages suggest?

Cardiac Pain

Typical locations for cardiac pain to radiate: neck, jaw, left anterior chest (radiating laterally), upper or lower arms
Unusual location for cardiac pain to radiate: none of the above

NYHA Functional Classification

Number of classes: 4
Class IV: symptoms present at rest

Chest Pain

Condition characterized by chest pain that varies with the phase of respiration: musculoskeletal pain
Most common cause of chest pain that persists after exercise: musculoskeletal pain
Chest pain that is least likely to be associated with myocardial infarction: sharp, stabbing chest pain

Diagnostic Tests

Test not typically used for evaluating stable angina: coronary angiography
Test used to evaluate cardiac pain: resting ECG, exercise ECG, lipid profile

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Symptom commonly associated with acute coronary syndromes: prolonged, severe chest pain
Typical onset pattern of chest pain from myocardial infarction: sudden without preceding symptoms

Other Conditions

Condition associated with a 'tearing' chest pain: aortic dissection
Condition often presenting with cyanosis and clubbing: complex cyanotic congenital heart disease
Presence of splinter hemorrhages suggests: infective endocarditis
Tendon xanthomas are an indication of: familial hyperlipidaemia
A 'frothy pink sputum' is a symptom most closely associated with: acute left heart failure
Pain from pericarditis is described as: sharp and catching during inspiration

NYHA Functional Classification

Class III: marked limitation of normal activities
Class IV: symptoms present at rest

Cardiac Conditions

Symptom of orthopnoea: chronic heart failure
Crepitations in the lungs are most likely to be heard in: chronic heart failure
Echocardiogram is not primarily used to diagnose: bronchospasm
Cheyne–Stokes respiration is associated with: acute myocardial infarction

Test your knowledge of cardiac symptoms and classifications with these multiple-choice questions. Topics include cardiac pain, myocardial infarction, and NYHA functional classification.