Cardiology Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 21:49 Page 3 of 62 Attempt #1054 Overall: 0 / 306 questions answered Question 11 / 306 Not answered Question 90: In an Arab Board-style clinic station: A 72-year-old woman has atrial fibrillation, hypertension, diabetes, and prior stroke. What is the best long-term stroke prevention unless contraindicated? A. Aspirin alone B. No therapy because AF is intermittent C. Clopidogrel only D. Digoxin as anticoagulant E. Oral anticoagulation Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: [Cardiology] High CHA2DS2-VASc risk, especially prior stroke, warrants oral anticoagulation unless contraindicated. Reference: ACC/AHA/HRS Atrial Fibrillation Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 12 / 306 Not answered In a rural clinic with limited resources: A patient with suspected anaphylaxis has airway swelling and hypotension. What is the correct route for first-line epinephrine? (Variant 372) A. Subcutaneous injection into forearm B. Intramuscular injection into the mid-anterolateral thigh C. Oral tablet D. Nebulized only E. Topical application Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: [Cardiology] IM epinephrine into the mid-anterolateral thigh is first-line for anaphylaxis. Reference: World Allergy Organization Anaphylaxis Guidance. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 13 / 306 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: A patient with suspected anaphylaxis has airway swelling and hypotension. What is the correct route for first-line epinephrine? (Variant 361) A. Intramuscular injection into the mid-anterolateral thigh B. Subcutaneous injection into forearm C. Oral tablet D. Nebulized only E. Topical application Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: [Cardiology] IM epinephrine into the mid-anterolateral thigh is first-line for anaphylaxis. Reference: World Allergy Organization Anaphylaxis Guidance. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 14 / 306 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: A 50-year-old man has BP 168/104 mmHg on repeated visits without acute target-organ damage. What is the best diagnosis? A. Hypertensive emergency B. White coat hypertension proven without ambulatory readings C. Normal BP for age D. Shock E. Stage 2 chronic hypertension needing confirmed assessment and treatment Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: [Cardiology] Persistently high BP without acute end-organ injury is chronic hypertension, not emergency; confirm and treat with lifestyle and medication. Reference: ACC/AHA High Blood Pressure Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 15 / 306 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A 50-year-old man has BP 168/104 mmHg on repeated visits without acute target-organ damage. What is the best diagnosis? A. Hypertensive emergency B. White coat hypertension proven without ambulatory readings C. Normal BP for age D. Stage 2 chronic hypertension needing confirmed assessment and treatment E. Shock Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Cardiology] Persistently high BP without acute end-organ injury is chronic hypertension, not emergency; confirm and treat with lifestyle and medication. Reference: ACC/AHA High Blood Pressure Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 3 of 62 Next → »