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What does ACS stand for?
Acute Cardiac Syndrome
Atherosclerotic Coronary Syndrome
Acute Circulatory Syndrome
Acute Coronary Syndrome
What are the major subtypes of ACS?
A) Myocardial Infarction and Ischemia
B) Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis
C) STEMI and NSTE-AC
D) Plaque Rupture and Recurrent Events
3. Which factors contribute to the formation of atherosclerotic coronary artery plaque?
A) Endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and fatty streaks
B) Platelet attraction and adhesion
C) Troponin release and fibrinogen binding
D) Myocardial blood flow and oxygen supply
4. What is the role of troponin in diagnosing ACS?
A) Troponin helps in restoring blood flow to the affected artery.
B) Troponin is a cardiac protein that appears in the blood when the heart is damaged.
C) Troponin is a type of antiplatelet agent administered before PCI.
D) Troponin is a risk factor for recurrent cardiovascular events.
5. What are the short-term goals of ACS treatment?
A) Control of cardiovascular risk factors
B) Prevention of additional CV events
C) Restoration of blood flow and prevention of complications
D) Relief of ischemic chest discomfort
6. What is the recommended immediate therapy for STEMI?
A) Administration of antiplatelets and anticoagulants
B) Cardiac catheterization with stent placement or fibrinolytics
C) High-intensity statin therapy during hospitalization
D) Dual antiplatelet therapy for 1 year
7. What is the recommended long-term goal of ACS treatment?
A) Improvement in the quality of life
B) Prevention of coronary artery reocclusion
C) Reduction in myocardial blood flow and oxygen supply
D) Maintenance therapy of antiplatelets
8. What is the normal range for troponin cardiac test?
A) 1.0 ng/ml
B) 0.01 ng/ml
C) 0.04 ng/ml
D) 0.5 ng/ml
what is the best option for a patient on the maximum dose of high intensity statin with LDL >70mg/dL?
Add Rosuvastatin 20–40 mg daily
Increase the dose of the high intensity statin
Add a Moderate-intensity statins
Add Ezetimibe10 mg daily
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