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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 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 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 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 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?
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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 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?
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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 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?
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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 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?
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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 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?
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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 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?
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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?
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?
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Study Notes
NPLEX 2 Exam: Cardiology Topics
- The NPLEX 2 exam is a licensing exam for naturopathic physicians conducted by NABNE
- The exam covers various sections, including cardiology
Cardiology Topics Covered
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) / Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Right-sided CHF
- Left-sided CHF
- Endocarditis
- Pericarditis
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
Question Types
- Case-based Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Focus areas:
- Differential diagnosis
- Working diagnosis
- Laboratory tests and results
NPLEX 2 Exam: Cardiology Topics
- The NPLEX 2 exam is a licensing exam for naturopathic physicians conducted by NABNE
- The exam covers various sections, including cardiology
Cardiology Topics Covered
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) / Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Right-sided CHF
- Left-sided CHF
- Endocarditis
- Pericarditis
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
Question Types
- Case-based Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Focus areas:
- Differential diagnosis
- Working diagnosis
- Laboratory tests and results
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Description
Practice case-based multiple-choice questions for the NPLEX 2 exam, covering cardiology topics such as acute coronary syndrome, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, endocarditis, pericarditis, and rheumatic heart disease. Focus on differential diagnosis, working diagnosis, and lab results.
