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Question

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List I (Drug used in heart failure)List II (Mechanism of action)
A. Metoprolol
B. Telmisartan
C. Enalapril
D. Eplerenone
1. Aldosterone antagonist
2. Angiotensin-receptor blocker
3. ACE inhibitor
4. Beta-blocker

This question was previously asked in
UPSC CMS 2026 Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and PSM Question Paper (02-Aug-2026)
The correct answer is

A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker (4), Telmisartan is an angiotensin-receptor blocker (2), Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor (3), and Eplerenone is an aldosterone antagonist (1). This gives A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1.

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Important Questions from Heart Failure

  1. High output cardiac failure is caused by which of the following diseases ? 

    1. Beri-beri 

    2. Severe anaemia 

    3. Thyrotoxicosis 

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  2. Kussmaul's sign is present in all of the following conditions, EXCEPT:
  3. Which of the following electro-cardio-graphic findings are manifestations of digitalis intoxication?
    1. Ventricular bigeminy
    2. Ventricular tachycardia
    3. Atrial flutter
    4. Atrial tachycardia with variable block
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  4. A 35-year-old labourer worker consulted a local medical practitioner for recurrent attack of chest pain. His elder brother had similar complaint and died at the age of 40 years. The labourer worker was advised to take sublingual nitroglycerin at the time of chest pain. But after taking nitroglycerin, the chest pain increased in intensity. Which one of the following is most likely ?
  5. The treatment of choice for a 32 year old male patient of severe mitral stenosis (Rheumatic) with thickened and calcified valves on echocardiography is:
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