NPLEX 2 Cardiology Case-Based Questions

A 65-year-old male patient presents with chest pain and is diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome. Which of the following lab results would most likely confirm the diagnosis?

A 45-year-old female patient presents with shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in her legs. Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause right-sided congestive heart failure?

A 30-year-old male patient presents with fever, chills, and a new heart murmur. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 40-year-old female patient presents with chest pain and a friction rub. Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause these symptoms?

A 25-year-old female patient presents with a history of streptococcal pharyngitis and now complains of joint pain and swelling. Which of the following conditions is most likely to be the underlying cause?

A 50-year-old male patient presents with chest pain and electrocardiogram (ECG) changes consistent with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Which of the following laboratory results would be most useful in differentiating a type 2 myocardial infarction from a type 1 myocardial infarction?

A 35-year-old male patient presents with fatigue, shortness of breath, and bilateral pedal edema. Echocardiogram reveals a dilated left ventricle with reduced ejection fraction. Which of the following conditions is most likely to be the underlying cause of this patient's left-sided congestive heart failure?

A 20-year-old female patient presents with a history of fever, chills, and a new heart murmur. Blood cultures reveal Streptococcus pneumoniae. Which of the following conditions is most likely to be the underlying cause of this patient's symptoms?

A 40-year-old male patient presents with chest pain, fever, and a friction rub. Electrocardiogram (ECG) reveals diffuse ST-segment elevation. Which of the following laboratory results would be most useful in supporting a diagnosis of acute pericarditis?

A 60-year-old male patient presents with shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in his legs. Physical examination reveals a grade 3/6 systolic murmur at the apex. Echocardiogram reveals mitral regurgitation and left ventricular dysfunction. Which of the following conditions is most likely to be the underlying cause of this patient's left-sided congestive heart failure?