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Cardiac Subspecialty Certification (CSC) Exam - Question List

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Which systemic complications are associated with peripheral thromobolectomy?

  1. Vessel vasospasm, hematoma formation, compartment syndrome
  2. Renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, vessel vasospasm, hemorrhage
  3. Edema, hyperkalemia, cardiac arrhythmia, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis
  4. All of the above
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7. A male smoker presents with pain in his extremities after exercise. He also complains of color changes in his digits when exposed to cold. Which of the following diseases need to be ruled out before considering a diagnosis of Buerger’s disease?
  1. Systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes, hypercoagulable conditions, scleroderma
  2. Bleeding disorders, dyslipidemia, systemic lupus erythematosus
  3. Bleeding disorders, diabetes, hypertension, vasculitis
  4. Hypercoagulable states, disorders of lipid metabolism, polyarteritis nodosa
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8. A patient is being released from hospital after improving from familial congestive heart failure. His son was anxious to know if the disease can be prevented by lifestyle modification or prophylactic medications. What advice should the attending nurse give him?
  1. Avoid alcohol and smoking, maintain proper blood pressure, reduce salt and fluid intake, and maintain an active lifestyle
  2. Treatment of co-morbidities is sufficient to prevent progression of disease
  3. Avoiding alcohol and smoking and diet containing low sodium and fat are enough
  4. Nothing needs to be done except for maintaining an active lifestyle
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9. An adolescent boy presents with complaints of chest pain which increases on coughing and deep breathing. During auscultation, the nurse finds that heart sounds are muffled. What is the most likely cause of his condition?
  1. Dressler syndrome
  2. Aortic dissection
  3. Myocardial infarction
  4. Viral infection
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10. Which of the following set of diseases is associated with valvular heart disease?
  1. Systemic lupus erythematosus, syphilis, Marfan syndrome, carcinoid syndrome
  2. Amyloidosis, Tuberculosis, Sjogren syndrome
  3. Ankylosing spondylitis, Leprosy
  4. Rheumatic fever, collagen vascular disease
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