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be respectfulROUND: 1A 65-year-old male patient with a history of
What is the purpose of using the
CHA₂DS₂-VASc score in assessing this
hypertension and diabetes mellitus presents to the patient with atrial fibrillation before
clinic with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation. starting anticoagulation therapy?
To determine the patient's risk
A of developing heart failure
When deciding the patient’s management, the GP To predict the likelihood of
B atrial fibrillation recurrence
adopts the use of the CHA₂DS₂-VASc score.
C To assess the patient's risk of
hemorrhagic stroke
To evaluate the patient's risk of
D developing thromboembolic events,
such as stroke What is the purpose of using the
CHA₂DS₂-VASc score in assessing this
patient with atrial fibrillation before
starting anticoagulation therapy?
To determine the patient's risk
A
of developing heart failure
To predict the likelihood of
B
atrial fibrillation recurrence
C To assess the patient's risk of
hemorrhagic stroke
To evaluate the patient's risk
of developing thromboembolic
D events, such as strokeMrs. Johnson, 55 has presented to her GP with
SOB, reportedly worse on exertion as well as night
What baseline blood test will best
time, usually requiring 3 pillows to sleep. She feels a support the likely diagnosis?
tightness in her chest and has also noticed her
ankles are more swollen. A Troponin levels
B Creatinine clearance
C C - reactive protein levels
Brain natriuretic levels
DWhat baseline investigations should be
ordered for Mrs Johnson?
Troponin levels
A
Creatinine clearance
B
C C - reactive protein levels
D Brain natriuretic levels Which medication should be used first line
for this patient?
A 53 year old African-Caribbean man presents to
the GP for a follow-up appointment after having a A Ramipiril
clinic blood pressure reading of 160/102 and
ambulatory blood pressure monitoring readings B Indapamide
with an average of 162/102.
C Amlodipine
Nil PMH
D CandesartanWhich medication should be used first line
for this patient?
A Ramipril
B Indapamide
Amlodipine
C
D CandesartanWhich of the following medications is most likely to
cause hyponatremia? A Ramipril
Bendroflumethiazide
B
C Bisoprolol
D AmlodipineDrugs commonly associated with
hyponatraemia:
Ramipril
A
Bendroflumethiazide
B
C Bisoprolol
Amlodipine
D What is the next add on medication to
improve outcomes for this patient?
A 63 year old presents with shortness of breath
and chest pain. An echo was performed where her
A Atenolol
ejection fraction was 33%. She was immediately
B Ramipril
started on IV furosemide and her symptoms were
reduced. She has a PMH: Asthma, Depression,
C Candesartan
Migraines.
D Bendroflumethiazide What is the next add on medication to
improve outcomes for this patient?
Atenolol
A
Ramipril
B
Candesartan
C
Bendroflumethiazide
She has a PMH of asthma hence a beta-blocker would be contraindicated D What is the most likely diagnosis?
An 82 y/o patient is admitted to hospital after
feeling faint, having palpitations and experiencing
A Mitral valve stenosis
syncope. The consultant in the acute medicine ward
B Aortic valve regurgitation
notes that the patient has a murmur. He described
to the medical student that the patient has an
C Aortic valve stenosis
ejection systolic murmur around the upper right
D Pulmonary valve stenosis
sternal border. What is your most likely diagnosis ?
A Mitral valve stenosis
B Mitral valve regurgitation
C Aortic valve stenosis
D Pulmonary valve stenosisROUND: 2 Which of the following interventions is
recommended as the first-line treatment
A 65-year-old male patient with a history of for a peri-arrest rhythm characterized
by bradycardia?
coronary artery disease presents to the
emergency department with dizziness, weakness, A Administer IV adenosine
and a heart rate of 40 beats per minute. The
B Initiate synchronized cardioversion
patient's blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, and an
Administer IV atropine
C
ECG reveals sinus bradycardia.
D Perform chest compressions Which of the following interventions is
recommended as the first-line treatment
for a peri-arrest rhythm characterized
by bradycardia?
A Administer IV adenosine
B Initiate synchronized cardioversion
C Administer IV atropine
Perform chest compressions
D Which of the following is the most
appropriate management strategy for
A 65-year-old patient presents to the emergency this patient's condition?
department with minor epistaxis (nosebleed). He has A Administer vitamin K subcutaneously
at a dose of 1 to 2.5 mg.
a PMH of AF for which he takes warfarin.
B Withhold Warfarin, Administer 1-3mg
of IV Vitamin K
Laboratory tests reveal an international Hold warfarin therapy and
C monitor INR closely without
intervention.
normalized ratio (INR) of 7.2.
D Give PO Vitamin K 1-5mg Which of the following is the most
appropriate management strategy for
this patient's condition?
Administer vitamin K subcutaneously
A
at a dose of 1 to 2.5 mg.
Withhold Warfarin, Administer 1-3mg
B of IV Vitamin K,
Hold warfarin therapy and
C monitor INR closely without
intervention.
D Give PO Vitamin K 1-5mgA 55 year old man has had 3 days of sharp central chest pain that
radiates to the back and is worse on lying flat.
Observations: temp 37.8C, HR 96 bpm, BP 112/72, RR 18 breaths per
minute and oxygen sats 98% breathing air. He has normal heart sounds.
Brachial pulses can be felt in both arms and are synchronous.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Investigations:
Haemoglobin 152 g/L (130–175)
White cell count 10.6 × 109/L (3.8–10.0)
Platelets 390 × 109/L (150–400)
Neutrophils 7.5 × 109/L (2.0–7.5) A Acute pericarditis
D dimers 0.5 mg/L (<0.5)
Troponin T 1 μg/L (<0.01)
CRP 50 mg/L (<5) B Acute coronary syndrome
An ECG was carried out and is shown below:
Aortic dissection
C
D Musculoskeletal
chest pain What is the most likely diagnosis?
Acute pericarditis
A
Acute coronary syndrome
B
Aortic dissection
C
Musculoskeletal chest pain
Acute pericarditis common ECG findings: widespread ST elevation
DA 58 year old man presented to A&E with chest
pain and breathlessness which started 2 hours ago.
PMH: Hypertension, AF.
Which medication should also be given
DH: Ramipril, atenolol and apixaban. SH: smoker along with the aspirin?
Investigations:
Haemoglobin 160 g/L (130–175)
White cell count 10.6 × 109/L (3.8–10.0) A Rivaroxaban
Platelets 380 × 109/L (150–400)
Neutrophils 7.4 × 109/L (2.0–7.5)
B Prasugrel
D dimers 0.4 mg/L (<0.5)
Troponin T 35 ng/L (<0.01)
An ECG was carried out which has confirmed a C Ticagrelor
STEMI.
D Clopidogrel
This patient is deemed suitable for PCI and has
already been started on aspirin. Which medication should also be given
along with the aspirin?
A Rivaroxaban
B Prasugrel
C Ticagrelor
As they are already taking apixaban - offer clopidogrel with aspirin for those Clopidogrel
undergoing primary PCI if taking an oral anticogulant (give prasugrel with D
apsirin if not already taking oral anticoagulant)A 56 year old patient recently underwent a valve replacement What investigation would best support
surgery, and was admitted to the ward for his postoperative the most likely diagnosis?
recovery. On the 7th day the patient developed myalgia and
fatigue. Patients' vitals are given below. There was also a new
A ECG
onset murmur heard in the apex.
B Blood pressure monitoring
DH: Ramipril, Simvastatin, Aspirin.
C Chest X-Ray
Temp - 38.5, HR - 90, BP 145/93
D Blood Cultures What investigation would be most useful considering
the likely diagnosis?
A ECG
B Blood pressure monitoring
C Chest X-ray
BMJ best practice:
Blood cultures
DWhile receiving her blood work-up the Nurse informed the patient that her blood
work up is abnormal. She decided to come to the GP surgery to review her blood
reports. She is currently on three anti-hypertensive medications involving
amlodipine 20mg, ramipril 30mg and bendroflumethiazide. Her blood results are
Which is the first line management for
given below. Her BP is 144/72, HR is 78 and O2 sats is 96%. Her ECG is given this patient?
below.
Na = 137 A IV Insulin dextrose
K = 6.7 infusion
Urea = 6.0
Cr = 68
B IV Calcium Gluconate
Glucose = 5.7
C Repeat blood tests
in 24 hours
Stop
D bendroflumethiazideWhich is the first line management for
this patient ?
IV Insulin dextrose infusion
A
B IV Calcium gluconate
C Repeat blood tests in 24 hours
D Stop bendroflumethiazideround threeA 72-year-old male patient presents to the emergency
department with complaints of epigastric pain and nausea.
His medical history includes atrial fibrillation, for which he
Which of the following ECG findings is
has been taking digoxin for the past year. Upon most consistent with digoxin toxicity in
this patient?
examination, the patient's vital signs are stable, but a
baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) is shown below. A Shortened QT interval
B Prolonged PR interval
C Down-sloping ST segment
D Bidirectional ventricular
tachycardia Which of the following ECG findings is
most consistent with digoxin toxicity in
this patient?
A Shortened QT interval
B Prolonged PR interval
C Down-sloping ST segment
D Bidirectional ventricular
tachycardia As per the NICE guidelines, what is the
A 62-year-old male patient with a known most appropriate management strategy
for this patient?
abdominal aneurysm presents to the emergency
department with complaints of severe headache Immediate surgical intervention for
A Endovascular coiling or stenting to
and blurred vision. treat the aneurysm
Observation and monitoring with
B regular imaging studies 3 monthly
Imaging studies reveal an aneurysm measuring
2 week referral to Vascular
5.6cm, compared to 4.5cm 6 months previously. C Surgery for elective endovascular
repair (EVAR) or open
Recommending lifestyle modifications
D and regular exercise to manage the
aneurysm. As per the NICE guidelines, what is the
most appropriate management strategy
for this patient?
Immediate surgical intervention for
A Endovascular coiling or stenting to
treat the aneurysm
Observation and monitoring with
B regular imaging studies 3 monthly
2 week referral to Vascular
Surgery for elective endovascular
C
repair (EVAR) or open
Recommending lifestyle modifications
D and regular exercise to manage the
aneurysm. Which investigation is most appropriate
for this patient?
A 62 year old man presents with sudden onset
‘tearing’ chest pain which radiates to the back. He
has a PMH of hypertension. He has weak brachial A Chest x-ray
and femoral pulses.
Observations: Sats 98%, Temp 37.1C, BP: 92/60, ECG
HR 122 B
C Transoesophageal
echocardiography
D CT angiography CAP Which investigation is most appropriate
for this patient?
A Chest x-ray
ECG
Investigations: B
CT angiography is gold standard
BUT... TOE is more suitable when the patient is unstable as can be too unstable
to take a scanner (this patient’s vital signs show that he is unstable)
C Transoesophageal echocardiography
CXR: can also be performed, possible findings include a widened mediastinum
ECG
D CT angiography CAPA 59 year old man presents with central chest pain
which radiates into his left arm. On examination he Given this clinical picture, which coronary
is clammy to touch artery is likely to be occluded?
Observations: Apyrexial, RR 16, No 02 req, BP
150/76, HR 40
A Right coronary
artery
The FY1 performs an ECG to rule out an MI.
Left anterior descending
B
artery
Left circumflex
C artery
Right marginal
D arteryGiven this clinical picture, which coronary
artery is likely to be occluded?
Right coronary artery
A
Left anterior descending
B artery
C Left circumflex artery
D Right marginal arteryA 78 year old man is currently being assessed by the
stroke team. Upon assessing him you notice he is very
short of breath having a respiratory rate of 33
What is the most likely diagnosis?
breaths per minute. A chest X-Ray was taken and it
demonstrated to have a straight left heart border.
ECG given below.
A Aortic regurgitation
B Mitral valve stenosis
C Mitral valve regurgitation
D Aortic stenosis What is the most likely diagnosis?
Mitral stenosis impedes left ventricular filling, this
leads to increase in left atrial pressure, which will
lead to left atrial hypertrophy. Hence the CXR
shows straight left heart border.
A Aortic regurgitation
Moreover, this leads to blood returning back to the
B Mitral valve stenosis
lungs increasing pulmonary congestion leading to the
dyspnoea.
C Mitral valve prolapse
D Aortic stenosisA 27 year old man was admitted to hospital after
suddenly falling unconscious at a party with his friends.
The doctor carried out an ECG, which is given below. Which of the following options is the most
appropriate form of management?
His vitals are:
BP 88/65
HR - 122 bpm
A IV Amiodarone
RR -23
B IV fluids
C Synchronised Cardioversion
D DefibrillationWhich of the following options is the most
appropriate form of management?
IV Amiodarone
A
B IV fluids
C Synchronised Cardioversion
D Defibrillation Thank you very much for listening!
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