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Practice Cardiology questions designed for DHA, SMLE, MOH, and HAAD licensing exams with detailed clinical explanations.

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Our Cardiology question bank provides comprehensive preparation for Gulf medical licensing exams. These clinically-verified MCQs are designed to test the knowledge and clinical reasoning required by DHA, SMLE, MOH, and HAAD examiners.

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Sample Cardiology Questions

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A 70‑year‑old man with hypertension, diabetes, and aortic sclerosis is found to have atrial fibrillation during a routine health check‑up. Which drug is recommended to prevent systemic embolization?

aAspirin
bWarfarin
cClopidogrel
dRivaroxaban

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2

A 23‑year‑old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presents to the clinic with a 3‑month history of lower‑extremity swelling and shortness of breath. On physical examination she has jugular venous distention, a prominent early diastolic sound, and shifting dullness. Laboratory results show thrombocytosis, leukopenia, anemia, elevated creatinine, hypoalbuminemia, and very low C3/C4. Which SLE‑related complication most likely explains her current condition?

aConstrictive pericarditis
bMyocardial infarction
cLiver failure
dRenal failure

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3

A 58‑year‑old man with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease has exertional shortness of breath that interferes with his job but does not limit his activity. What is his New York Heart Association class?

aClass I
bClass II
cClass III
dClass IV

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4

Which of the following drugs can cause erectile dysfunction?

aPropranolol
bNSAIDs
cACE inhibitors
dCalcium channel blockers

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5

A patient with no prior history of hypertension has a clinic blood pressure reading of 150/90 mmHg. After 30 minutes at home, his blood pressure is normal. What is the next step?

aTreat as hypertension
bRepeat blood pressure measurement after 3 months
cTreat as hypertension and repeat after 3 months
dNo treatment needed; likely white coat hypertension

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Interactive scoring systems, physiological calculations, and risk stratification models frequently tested on Cardiology Prometric licensing exams:

CardiologyBeginner

CHA₂DS₂-VASc Score for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk

Calculates stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation.

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CardiologyBeginner

HAS-BLED Score

Assesses bleeding risk in patients on anticoagulation therapy.

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Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)

Calculate MAP based on Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure.

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HEART Score for Major Cardiac Events

Predicts 6-week risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE).

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PulmonologyBeginner

Wells' Criteria for Pulmonary Embolism

Calculates the pre-test probability of Pulmonary Embolism (PE).

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CardiologyIntermediate

TIMI Risk Score for UA/NSTEMI

Estimates 14-day mortality, new MI, or urgent revascularization risk in UA/NSTEMI.

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