APEA- Cardiovascular System () Questions & Answers with rationales Predictor Exam

APEA- Cardiovascular System (2025-
2026) Questions & Answers with
rationales Predictor Exam
Topic: Cardiovascular System
Format: Multiple Choice
Rationales: Yes/No
Total Pages: 100 (approx. 500 questions)


Question 1
Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for hypertension?

A. Metformin

B. Lisinopril

C. Atorvastatin

D. Warfarin

Correct Answer: B


Rationale: Yes

Question 2
Which of the following is the most common cause of myocardial infarction?

A. Hypertension

B. Coronary artery thrombosis

C. Aortic stenosis

D. Pericarditis

Correct Answer: B


Rationale: Yes

,Question 3
Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for hypertension?

A. Metformin

B. Lisinopril

C. Atorvastatin

D. Warfarin

Correct Answer: B


Rationale: Yes

Question 4
A patient presents with chest pain relieved by nitroglycerin. What is the likely diagnosis?

A. Myocardial infarction

B. Pericarditis

C. Stable angina

D. Aortic dissection

Correct Answer: C


Rationale: Yes

Question 5
What heart sound is associated with heart failure?

A. S1

B. S2

C. S3

D. S4

Correct Answer: C


Rationale: Yes

Question 6
Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for hypertension?

,A. Metformin

B. Lisinopril

C. Atorvastatin

D. Warfarin

Correct Answer: B


Rationale: Yes

Question 7
Which of the following is the most common cause of myocardial infarction?

A. Hypertension

B. Coronary artery thrombosis

C. Aortic stenosis

D. Pericarditis

Correct Answer: B


Rationale: Yes

Question 8
Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for hypertension?

A. Metformin

B. Lisinopril

C. Atorvastatin

D. Warfarin

Correct Answer: B


Rationale: Yes

Question 9
A patient presents with chest pain relieved by nitroglycerin. What is the likely diagnosis?

A. Myocardial infarction

B. Pericarditis

, C. Stable angina

D. Aortic dissection

Correct Answer: C


Rationale: Yes

Question 10
A patient presents with chest pain relieved by nitroglycerin. What is the likely diagnosis?

A. Myocardial infarction

B. Pericarditis

C. Stable angina

D. Aortic dissection

Correct Answer: C


Rationale: Yes

Question 11
Which lab value is most specific for myocardial injury?

A. CK-MB

B. Troponin I

C. Myoglobin

D. BNP

Correct Answer: B


Rationale: Yes

Question 12
Which lab value is most specific for myocardial injury?

A. CK-MB

B. Troponin I

C. Myoglobin

D. BNP