Cardiovascular Infections

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Which of the following is a common cause of infective endocarditis?

  1. Staphylococcus aureus

  2. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  3. Escherichia coli

  4. Pseudomonas aeruginosa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of infective endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart valves.

What is the most common type of cardiovascular infection?

  1. Myocarditis

  2. Pericarditis

  3. Endocarditis

  4. Aortitis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pericarditis is the most common type of cardiovascular infection, causing inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart.

Which of the following is a symptom of myocarditis?

  1. Chest pain

  2. Shortness of breath

  3. Fatigue

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Myocarditis can cause a variety of symptoms, including chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

What is the treatment for infective endocarditis?

  1. Antibiotics

  2. Surgery

  3. Both antibiotics and surgery

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Infective endocarditis is typically treated with a combination of antibiotics and surgery.

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular infection?

  1. Diabetes

  2. HIV infection

  3. Intravenous drug use

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diabetes, HIV infection, and intravenous drug use are all risk factors for cardiovascular infection.

What is the prognosis for pericarditis?

  1. Excellent

  2. Good

  3. Fair

  4. Poor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The prognosis for pericarditis is generally excellent with treatment.

Which of the following is a complication of myocarditis?

  1. Heart failure

  2. Stroke

  3. Arrhythmias

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Myocarditis can lead to a variety of complications, including heart failure, stroke, and arrhythmias.

What is the most common cause of aortitis?

  1. Syphilis

  2. Tuberculosis

  3. Salmonella

  4. Chlamydia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Syphilis is the most common cause of aortitis, an inflammation of the aorta.

Which of the following is a symptom of endocarditis?

  1. Fever

  2. Chills

  3. Weight loss

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Endocarditis can cause a variety of symptoms, including fever, chills, and weight loss.

What is the treatment for pericarditis?

  1. Anti-inflammatory medications

  2. Colchicine

  3. Pericardiocentesis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pericarditis is typically treated with a combination of anti-inflammatory medications, colchicine, and pericardiocentesis.

Which of the following is a risk factor for aortitis?

  1. Atherosclerosis

  2. Hypertension

  3. Diabetes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Atherosclerosis, hypertension, and diabetes are all risk factors for aortitis.

What is the prognosis for myocarditis?

  1. Excellent

  2. Good

  3. Fair

  4. Poor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The prognosis for myocarditis is generally fair, with some patients recovering completely and others developing chronic heart failure.

Which of the following is a complication of endocarditis?

  1. Stroke

  2. Heart failure

  3. Kidney failure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Endocarditis can lead to a variety of complications, including stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure.

What is the treatment for aortitis?

  1. Antibiotics

  2. Surgery

  3. Both antibiotics and surgery

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aortitis is typically treated with a combination of antibiotics and surgery.

Which of the following is a risk factor for infective endocarditis?

  1. Rheumatic heart disease

  2. Congenital heart disease

  3. Artificial heart valves

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease, and artificial heart valves are all risk factors for infective endocarditis.

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