42 Questions
Which lipid-lowering agent has the most robust evidence for reducing cardiovascular events in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
Statins
What is the recommended first-line medication for patients with hypertension and heart failure?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
What is the target blood pressure for most patients with hypertension according to current guidelines?
Less than 140/90 mmHg
What is the primary goal of anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Preventing thromboembolic events
Which of the following is a common side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in patients with cardiovascular diseases?
Dry cough
In patients with stable coronary artery disease, what is the recommended antiplatelet therapy?
Aspirin monotherapy
What is the recommended initial pharmacologic treatment for patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction?
Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)
What is the target international normalized ratio (INR) range for patients receiving warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation?
2.0 - 3.0
Which of the following is a common side effect of statin therapy in patients with cardiovascular diseases?
Myopathy
What is the recommended first-line anticoagulant for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation?
Apixaban
What is the recommended blood pressure target for patients with diabetes and hypertension according to current guidelines?
<130/80 mmHg
Which class of medications is recommended as first-line therapy for the management of stable angina in patients with coronary artery disease?
Beta-blockers
Which of the following is a common side effect of beta-blockers in patients with cardiovascular diseases?
Bradycardia
What is the recommended first-line medication for rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure?
Digoxin
Which lipid-lowering agent is associated with an increased risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus?
Statins
Which of the following is a common side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in patients with cardiovascular diseases?
Hyperkalemia
What is the recommended target international normalized ratio (INR) range for patients receiving warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation?
2.0-3.0
What is the primary goal of anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Preventing stroke and systemic embolism
Which of the following is a common side effect of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in patients with cardiovascular diseases?
Hyperkalemia
Which lipid-lowering agent is known to increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis in patients with cardiovascular diseases?
Statins
What is the recommended first-line medication for patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease?
Lisinopril
What is the recommended first-line anticoagulant for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation?
Apixaban
Which lipid-lowering agent is known to increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis in patients with cardiovascular diseases?
Simvastatin
What is the recommended blood pressure target for patients with diabetes and hypertension according to current guidelines?
Less than 130/80 mmHg
Which of the following is a common hematologic disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells?
Polycythemia vera
What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
To prevent bleeding complications
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hemophilia A?
Deficiency of clotting factor VIII
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hemophilia A?
Deficiency of factor VIII
What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
To increase platelet count and prevent bleeding
Which of the following is a common hematologic disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells?
Polycythemia vera
Which of the following is a common hematologic disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells?
Polycythemia vera
What is the recommended first-line anticoagulant for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation?
Dabigatran
What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
Suppress platelet destruction
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hemophilia B?
Deficiency of factor IX
What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
Raising platelet count
Which lipid-lowering agent is associated with an increased risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus?
Statins
What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
Normalization of platelet count to prevent bleeding
Which of the following is a common side effect of statin therapy in patients with cardiovascular diseases?
Muscle pain and weakness
What is the recommended first-line anticoagulant for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation?
Apixaban
What is a common hematologic disorder characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells?
Thrombocytopenia
Which class of medications is recommended as first-line therapy for the management of stable angina in patients with coronary artery disease?
Calcium channel blockers
What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
Prevent platelet destruction
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