Chapter 24: Heart Failure Drugs
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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?

  • Excessive physical exercise
  • Inadequate water intake
  • High cholesterol levels
  • Coronary heart disease (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>'Right-sided' Heart Failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drugs increase the force of myocardial contraction?

    <p>Positive inotropic drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of ACE inhibitors in heart failure treatment?

    <p>Prevent Na and H2O resorption by inhibiting aldosterone secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is specifically added as heart failure progresses?

    <p>Spironolactone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of ARBs in heart failure treatment?

    <p>Decrease preload and work of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is approved specifically for use in the Black population for heart failure treatment?

    <p>BiDil (Hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hydralazine' is classified as what type of vasodilator?

    <p>Arterial vasodilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Isosorbide' functions as both an arterial and what other type of vasodilator?

    <p>'Venous' vasodilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Carvedilol' is categorized as which type of β blocker?

    <p>'Nonspecific' β blocker that also blocks α1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Spironolactone' is mainly used in heart failure for what purpose?

    <p>'Reduce aldosterone levels'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Lisinopril' is commonly used for which condition?

    <p>'Hypertension, HF, and acute MI'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do loop diuretics have on heart failure symptoms?

    <p>Reduce symptoms of HF secondary to fluid overload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of heart failure?

    <p>Insufficient blood pumping from the ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is commonly associated with 'Right-sided' Heart Failure?

    <p>Pedal edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can Heart Failure develop suddenly?

    <p>Following a myocardial infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main types of symptoms associated with Heart Failure?

    <p>Pulmonary edema and dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of positive inotropic drugs in heart failure treatment?

    <p>Increase the force of myocardial contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is typically added last in the sequence of early heart failure treatment options?

    <p>Digoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of aldosterone inhibitors in heart failure progression?

    <p>Block aldosterone effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'BiDil', composed of Hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate, was specifically approved for use in which population?

    <p>Black population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of ACE inhibitors in heart failure management?

    <p>Reduce preload and heart workload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Lisinopril' is commonly used for the treatment of which condition?

    <p>Heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Spironolactone' is primarily used in heart failure to achieve what purpose?

    <p>Block aldosterone effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hydralazine' is classified as which type of vasodilator?

    <p>Arterial vasodilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Isosorbide' functions primarily as what type of vasodilator?

    <p>Arterial vasodilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Carvedilol' falls into which category of beta-blockers?

    <p>Non-selective beta-blocker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of loop diuretics in heart failure symptom management?

    <p>Reduce fluid overload symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does lisinopril commonly have on patients?

    <p>Hyperkalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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