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Treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is likely to involve a number of factors, such as lifestyle changes, medication, medical procedures and surgeries. Pharmacists have an increasingly important role in the screening, prevention, monitoring and medical management of CVD.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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2. Question
Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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3. Question
When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
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5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
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6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 7 of 15
7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
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8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
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9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
CorrectIncorrect
This question is from ‘Assessment and management of cardiovascular disease’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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2. Question
Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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3. Question
When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
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5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
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6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
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7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
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8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
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9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
CorrectIncorrect
This question is from ‘Interpretation of electrocardiograms’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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2. Question
Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 6 of 15
6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 7 of 15
7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
CorrectIncorrect - Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
CorrectIncorrect
This question is from ‘Digoxin monitoring and toxicity management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 6 of 15
6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 7 of 15
7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
CorrectIncorrect - Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
CorrectIncorrect
This question is from ‘Pre-eclampsia: identification and management.’ Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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2. Question
Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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3. Question
When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 4 of 15
4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 6 of 15
6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 7 of 15
7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
CorrectIncorrect - Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
CorrectIncorrect
This question is from ‘Chronic oedema: treatment and the impact of prescribed medicines’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
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6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 7 of 15
7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
CorrectIncorrect - Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
CorrectIncorrect
This question is from ‘Management of venous thromboembolism in covid-19’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
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The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
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Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
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Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
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7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
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8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
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14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
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15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
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This question is from ‘Pulmonary hypertension: recognition, diagnosis and management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
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- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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3. Question
When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
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5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
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6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
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7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
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8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
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9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
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14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
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This question is from ‘Supporting patients on new direct oral anticoagulant medicines’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
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6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
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7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
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8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
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9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
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14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
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15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
CorrectIncorrect
This question is from ‘Lipid lowering therapies for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary care’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
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6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
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7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
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8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
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9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
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14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
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15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
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This question is from ‘Non-statin drugs for the management of dyslipidaemia in adults’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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3. Question
When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
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Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
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6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 7 of 15
7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
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8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
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This question is from ‘Pharmacotherapy of STEMI: a review of international guidelines.’ Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
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Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
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Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 7 of 15
7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
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8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
CorrectIncorrect
This question is from ‘Atrial fibrillation: symptoms, diagnosis and management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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2. Question
Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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3. Question
When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 6 of 15
6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 7 of 15
7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
CorrectIncorrect - Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
CorrectIncorrect
This question is from ‘Managing hypertension: the role of diet and exercise‘. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
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2. Question
Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
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3. Question
When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
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4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
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5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
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6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
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7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
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8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
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9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
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10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
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- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
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11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
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12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
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13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
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- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
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14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
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15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
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This question is from ‘Cardiac chest pain: identification, referral and management in primary care’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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1. Question
What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 2 of 15
2. Question
Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
CorrectIncorrect - Question 3 of 15
3. Question
When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 4 of 15
4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 6 of 15
6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 7 of 15
7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
CorrectIncorrect - Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
CorrectIncorrect
This question is from ‘Heart failure, older people and frailty’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to read more.
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- Question 1 of 15
1. Question
What proportion of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular disease?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 2 of 15
2. Question
Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
- Lengthens
- Shortens
- Flattens
- Peaks
The QT interval is dependent on the heart rate: it in slower heart rates and in faster heart rates.
CorrectIncorrect - Question 3 of 15
3. Question
When should serum digoxin levels be measured in newly initiated patients?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 4 of 15
4. Question
Match the drugs used to treat hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum with their indication:
Sort elements
- Labetalol tablets
- Nifedipine MR tablets
- Methyldopa tablets
- Labetalol infusion
- First line
- Second line
- Third line
- Fourth line
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Chronic oedema is defined as soft tissue swelling that has been present for how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 6 of 15
6. Question
Which three of the following factors increase the risk of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 7 of 15
7. Question
True or false: pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in females than in males.
CorrectIncorrect - Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often prescribed in preference over warfarin. Which of the following answers is not a reason why?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that individuals at risk of CVD should eat a cardioprotective diet. What percentage should fat intake be of a person’s total diet?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Match the following disorders of lipid metabolism with their definitions:
Sort elements
- Excess circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol from conception, resulting in premature CVD
- Results in excessive synthesis VLDL-C and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in accumulation of chylomicron and VLDL remnants and predisposes the individual to premature CVD
- Results in elevated triglycerides and chylomicron concentrations associated with acute pancreatitis
- Results in lack of lipoprotein lipase and a resulting increase in triglyceride, predisposing the individual to acute pancreatitis
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
- Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
- Familial type III hyperlipoproteinaemia
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
European and UK guidelines recommend that the absolute time from STEMI diagnosis to PCI-mediated reperfusion should be up to how long?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Which of the following symptoms is the most likely to be associated with atrial fibrillation?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Pharmacy teams can support patients by using motivational interviewing techniques and positive encouragement. The image above shows a stages of change model. Match the stages below with the correct description:
Sort elements
- People do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future and are often unaware that their behaviour is problematic
- People are intending to start the healthy behaviour in the foreseeable future and recognise that their behaviour may be problematic
- People start to take small steps towards the behaviour change
- People have recently changed their behaviour and intend to keep moving forward with that behaviour change
- People have sustained their behaviour change for a while and work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Determination
- Action
- Maintenance
CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which three of the following are signs that a patient’s chest pain is not angina?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 15
15. Question
It can be more difficult to diagnose heart failure in older and frail people owing to the overlap in signs and symptoms, and likelihood of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Sort the following symptoms:
Sort elements
- Peripheral oedema
- Immobility
- Fatigue
- Heart failure
- Frailty
- Both
CorrectIncorrect
- Citation
- The Pharmaceutical Journal, PJ, October 2024, Vol 313, No 7990;313(7990)::DOI:10.1211/PJ.2024.1.335379
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