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Which of the following best describes Heart Failure?
Which of the following best describes Heart Failure?
- An acute condition that can be reversed with proper treatment
- A chronic and progressive syndrome due to heart function impairment (correct)
- A specific disease with a defined cause and treatment
- A temporary condition caused by a sudden increase in blood pressure
What is one of the main causes of Heart Failure according to the text?
What is one of the main causes of Heart Failure according to the text?
- Excessive physical exercise
- Inadequate water intake
- High cholesterol levels
- Coronary heart disease (correct)
Which symptoms are common in 'Left-sided' Heart Failure?
Which symptoms are common in 'Left-sided' Heart Failure?
- Fatigue and fluid retention
- Coughing and shortness of breath (correct)
- Jugular venous distension and dyspnea
- Pedal edema and ascites
What type of Heart Failure may present with pedal edema and hepatic congestion?
What type of Heart Failure may present with pedal edema and hepatic congestion?
Which type of drugs increase the force of myocardial contraction?
Which type of drugs increase the force of myocardial contraction?
What is the main function of ACE inhibitors in heart failure treatment?
What is the main function of ACE inhibitors in heart failure treatment?
Which drug is specifically added as heart failure progresses?
Which drug is specifically added as heart failure progresses?
What is the main function of ARBs in heart failure treatment?
What is the main function of ARBs in heart failure treatment?
Which drug is approved specifically for use in the Black population for heart failure treatment?
Which drug is approved specifically for use in the Black population for heart failure treatment?
'Hydralazine' is classified as what type of vasodilator?
'Hydralazine' is classified as what type of vasodilator?
'Isosorbide' functions as both an arterial and what other type of vasodilator?
'Isosorbide' functions as both an arterial and what other type of vasodilator?
'Carvedilol' is categorized as which type of β blocker?
'Carvedilol' is categorized as which type of β blocker?
'Spironolactone' is mainly used in heart failure for what purpose?
'Spironolactone' is mainly used in heart failure for what purpose?
'Lisinopril' is commonly used for which condition?
'Lisinopril' is commonly used for which condition?
What effect do loop diuretics have on heart failure symptoms?
What effect do loop diuretics have on heart failure symptoms?
What is the primary consequence of heart failure?
What is the primary consequence of heart failure?
Which symptom is commonly associated with 'Right-sided' Heart Failure?
Which symptom is commonly associated with 'Right-sided' Heart Failure?
How can Heart Failure develop suddenly?
How can Heart Failure develop suddenly?
What are the two main types of symptoms associated with Heart Failure?
What are the two main types of symptoms associated with Heart Failure?
What is the primary function of positive inotropic drugs in heart failure treatment?
What is the primary function of positive inotropic drugs in heart failure treatment?
Which drug is typically added last in the sequence of early heart failure treatment options?
Which drug is typically added last in the sequence of early heart failure treatment options?
What is the primary action of aldosterone inhibitors in heart failure progression?
What is the primary action of aldosterone inhibitors in heart failure progression?
'BiDil', composed of Hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate, was specifically approved for use in which population?
'BiDil', composed of Hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate, was specifically approved for use in which population?
What is the primary purpose of ACE inhibitors in heart failure management?
What is the primary purpose of ACE inhibitors in heart failure management?
'Lisinopril' is commonly used for the treatment of which condition?
'Lisinopril' is commonly used for the treatment of which condition?
'Spironolactone' is primarily used in heart failure to achieve what purpose?
'Spironolactone' is primarily used in heart failure to achieve what purpose?
'Hydralazine' is classified as which type of vasodilator?
'Hydralazine' is classified as which type of vasodilator?
'Isosorbide' functions primarily as what type of vasodilator?
'Isosorbide' functions primarily as what type of vasodilator?
'Carvedilol' falls into which category of beta-blockers?
'Carvedilol' falls into which category of beta-blockers?
What is the role of loop diuretics in heart failure symptom management?
What is the role of loop diuretics in heart failure symptom management?
What effect does lisinopril commonly have on patients?
What effect does lisinopril commonly have on patients?
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