CDM II Exam Practice Questions and 100%
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Question 1
Which of the following autoantibodies is most specific for SLE?
A) Anti-Smith (Anti-Sm)
B) Rheumatoid factor
C) Antinuclear antibody (ANA)
D) Anti-Ro/SSA
Correct Answer
A) Anti-Smith (Anti-Sm)
Question 2
Why does metabolic syndrome increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
A) It promotes chronic low-grade inflammation and endothelial dysfunction
B) It increases HDL cholesterol, which reduces arterial plaque formation
C) It directly weakens the heart muscle
D) It causes acute blood vessel dilation, leading to hypotension
Correct Answer
A) It promotes chronic low-grade inflammation and endothelial dysfunction
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,Question 3
Which of the following additional conditions is most commonly seen in patients
with thromboangiitis obliterans?
A) Raynaud’s phenomenon
B) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
C) Abdominal aortic aneurysm
D) Coronary artery disease
Correct Answer
A) Raynaud's phenomenon
Question 4
A young woman presents with hypertension that is difficult to control with
multiple antihypertensive medications. Imaging reveals a 'string of beads'
appearance of the renal artery. What is the most likely underlying cause?
A. Fibromuscular dysplasia
B. Renal artery stenosis due to atherosclerosis
C. Polycystic kidney disease
D. Coarctation of the aorta
Correct Answer
A. Fibromuscular dysplasia
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,Question 5
Which of the following statements about ARDS is true?
A) It is most commonly caused by left ventricular failure
B) Patients with ARDS typically have a high pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
C) The primary cause of death in ARDS is multi-organ failure
D) The use of corticosteroids is first-line therapy
Correct Answer
C) The primary cause of death in ARDS is multi-organ failure
Question 6
A 74-year-old man complains of dizziness and lightheadedness when standing
up from a seated position. His blood pressure drops by 25 mmHg systolic when
standing. Which of the following best describes the underlying cause?
A) Failure of baroreceptor reflex leading to inadequate vasoconstriction
B) Increased vagal tone leading to bradycardia
C) Excessive catecholamine release leading to vasodilation
D) Increased blood volume leading to hypertension
Correct Answer
A) Failure of baroreceptor reflex leading to inadequate vasoconstriction
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, Question 7
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for mild systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) with skin and joint involvement?
A. Hydroxychloroquine
B. Cyclophosphamide
C. Mycophenolate mofetil
D. Rituximab
Correct Answer
A. Hydroxychloroquine
Question 8
Which of the following findings is most specific for aortic dissection on a chest
X-ray?
A) Widened mediastinum
B) Cardiomegaly
C) Left lower lobe infiltrates
D) Air under the diaphragm
Correct Answer
A) Widened mediastinum
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CorrectAnswers
Question 1
Which of the following autoantibodies is most specific for SLE?
A) Anti-Smith (Anti-Sm)
B) Rheumatoid factor
C) Antinuclear antibody (ANA)
D) Anti-Ro/SSA
Correct Answer
A) Anti-Smith (Anti-Sm)
Question 2
Why does metabolic syndrome increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
A) It promotes chronic low-grade inflammation and endothelial dysfunction
B) It increases HDL cholesterol, which reduces arterial plaque formation
C) It directly weakens the heart muscle
D) It causes acute blood vessel dilation, leading to hypotension
Correct Answer
A) It promotes chronic low-grade inflammation and endothelial dysfunction
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,Question 3
Which of the following additional conditions is most commonly seen in patients
with thromboangiitis obliterans?
A) Raynaud’s phenomenon
B) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
C) Abdominal aortic aneurysm
D) Coronary artery disease
Correct Answer
A) Raynaud's phenomenon
Question 4
A young woman presents with hypertension that is difficult to control with
multiple antihypertensive medications. Imaging reveals a 'string of beads'
appearance of the renal artery. What is the most likely underlying cause?
A. Fibromuscular dysplasia
B. Renal artery stenosis due to atherosclerosis
C. Polycystic kidney disease
D. Coarctation of the aorta
Correct Answer
A. Fibromuscular dysplasia
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,Question 5
Which of the following statements about ARDS is true?
A) It is most commonly caused by left ventricular failure
B) Patients with ARDS typically have a high pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
C) The primary cause of death in ARDS is multi-organ failure
D) The use of corticosteroids is first-line therapy
Correct Answer
C) The primary cause of death in ARDS is multi-organ failure
Question 6
A 74-year-old man complains of dizziness and lightheadedness when standing
up from a seated position. His blood pressure drops by 25 mmHg systolic when
standing. Which of the following best describes the underlying cause?
A) Failure of baroreceptor reflex leading to inadequate vasoconstriction
B) Increased vagal tone leading to bradycardia
C) Excessive catecholamine release leading to vasodilation
D) Increased blood volume leading to hypertension
Correct Answer
A) Failure of baroreceptor reflex leading to inadequate vasoconstriction
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, Question 7
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for mild systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) with skin and joint involvement?
A. Hydroxychloroquine
B. Cyclophosphamide
C. Mycophenolate mofetil
D. Rituximab
Correct Answer
A. Hydroxychloroquine
Question 8
Which of the following findings is most specific for aortic dissection on a chest
X-ray?
A) Widened mediastinum
B) Cardiomegaly
C) Left lower lobe infiltrates
D) Air under the diaphragm
Correct Answer
A) Widened mediastinum
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