Imaging for acute conditions (stroke, pulmonary embolism) MCQs January 8, 2026October 12, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the primary cause of ischemic stroke? (A) Hemorrhage (B) Thrombosis (C) Tumor (D) Infection 2. Which symptom is commonly associated with a stroke? (A) Blurred vision over days (B) Chronic headache (C) Sudden confusion (D) Persistent cough 3. Which scale is commonly used to assess stroke severity? (A) Mini-Mental State Examination (B) Glasgow Coma Scale (C) NIH Stroke Scale (D) Hamilton Anxiety Scale 4. What is the recommended treatment for an ischemic stroke within 3 hours of onset? (A) Antiplatelet therapy (B) Anticoagulants (C) Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) (D) Corticosteroids 5. What is a common risk factor for stroke? (A) Low blood pressure (B) Sedentary lifestyle (C) High HDL cholesterol (D) Hypertension 6. What is the most common type of stroke? (A) Hemorrhagic stroke (B) Cryptogenic stroke (C) Ischemic stroke (D) Transient ischemic attack 7. Which imaging technique is typically first-line for diagnosing stroke? (A) MRI (B) CT scan (C) Ultrasound (D) X-ray 8. What is the term for a temporary episode of neurological dysfunction without acute infarction? (A) Ischemic stroke (B) Transient ischemic attack (TIA) (C) Hemorrhagic stroke (D) Acute encephalopathy 9. Which factor increases the risk of hemorrhagic stroke? (A) Aneurysm (B) High potassium levels (C) Low body mass index (D) Age under 40 10. What is a common long-term complication following a stroke? (A) Renal failure (B) Aphasia (C) Asthma (D) Gastritis 11. What is the most common source of pulmonary embolism? (A) Fat (B) Air (C) Bone (D) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) 12. Which symptom is typical of a pulmonary embolism? (A) Abdominal pain (B) Diarrhea (C) Sudden shortness of breath (D) Joint swelling 13. What diagnostic test is preferred for pulmonary embolism? (A) Chest X-ray (B) MRI (C) Ultrasound (D) CT pulmonary angiography 14. Which risk factor is associated with increased likelihood of pulmonary embolism? (A) Regular exercise (B) Prolonged immobility (C) Low BMI (D) Non-smoker 15. What is the first-line treatment for a patient with acute pulmonary embolism? (A) Surgical intervention (B) Thrombolysis (C) Anticoagulation (D) Corticosteroids 16. What scoring system is commonly used to assess the risk of pulmonary embolism? (A) APGAR Score (B) Wells Score (C) Glasgow Coma Scale (D) MELD Score 17. Which sign may be present on examination in a patient with pulmonary embolism? (A) Bradycardia (B) Tachycardia (C) Hypertension (D) Jaundice 18. What complication can arise from untreated pulmonary embolism? (A) Stroke (B) Right heart failure (C) Gastrointestinal bleeding (D) Diabetes mellitus 19. What is the classic triad of symptoms associated with pulmonary embolism? (A) Chest pain, fever, cough (B) Dyspnea, chest pain, hemoptysis (C) Nausea, vomiting, dizziness (D) Abdominal pain, diarrhea, rash 20. What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation therapy for a first episode of unprovoked pulmonary embolism? (A) 1 month (B) Lifelong (C) 1 year (D) 3-6 months 21. Which condition can mimic symptoms of pulmonary embolism? (A) Anemia (B) Asthma (C) Pneumonia (D) Myocardial infarction 22. What is a non-modifiable risk factor for stroke? (A) Age (B) Hypertension (C) Smoking (D) Hyperlipidemia 23. In a patient presenting with a stroke, what is the first thing that should be assessed? (A) Time of symptom onset (B) Oxygen saturation (C) Blood glucose level (D) Past medical history 24. What is the primary goal of therapy for pulmonary embolism? (A) Treat underlying infection (B) Improve lung function (C) Relieve pain (D) Prevent further clot formation 25. Which imaging study is contraindicated in acute hemorrhagic stroke? (A) CT scan (B) Thrombolysis (C) Chest X-ray (D) MRI 26. Which medication is often used for secondary prevention of stroke? (A) Aspirin (B) Warfarin (C) Clopidogrel (D) Statins 27. What is a potential long-term effect of pulmonary embolism? (A) Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (B) Liver cirrhosis (C) Heart failure (D) Renal failure 28. What laboratory test is commonly ordered in suspected stroke cases? (A) Complete blood count (B) Urinalysis (C) Coagulation profile (D) Liver function tests 29. What factor contributes to the development of deep vein thrombosis? (A) Venous stasis (B) High physical activity (C) Adequate hydration (D) Low cholesterol diet 30. Which of the following interventions can reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism in hospitalized patients? (A) Increased fluid intake (B) Early mobilization (C) Smoking cessation (D) Dietary modification