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Which of the following is a source of free intracellular calcium in CHF due to increased sympathetic activity?
Which of the following is a source of free intracellular calcium in CHF due to increased sympathetic activity?
Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with ACE inhibitor therapy in CHF?
Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with ACE inhibitor therapy in CHF?
Which diuretic is indicated for relieving pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema in CHF?
Which diuretic is indicated for relieving pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema in CHF?
Which drug is a direct smooth muscle relaxant used in the treatment of CHF?
Which drug is a direct smooth muscle relaxant used in the treatment of CHF?
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Which medication's pharmacological effects include dilation of venous blood vessels and reduction of systemic arteriolar resistance?
Which medication's pharmacological effects include dilation of venous blood vessels and reduction of systemic arteriolar resistance?
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Which drug's mechanism of action involves regulation of cytosolic calcium concentration and increased contractility of cardiac muscle?
Which drug's mechanism of action involves regulation of cytosolic calcium concentration and increased contractility of cardiac muscle?
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What is the main adverse effect associated with Angiotensin II antagonist therapy in CHF?
What is the main adverse effect associated with Angiotensin II antagonist therapy in CHF?
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Which drug can increase digoxin levels by 50 to 75% and may require a reduction in the dose of digoxin?
Which drug can increase digoxin levels by 50 to 75% and may require a reduction in the dose of digoxin?
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Which inotropic agent leads to an increase in intracellular cAMP, resulting in the activation of protein kinase, phosphorylation of calcium channel, and increased calcium entrance?
Which inotropic agent leads to an increase in intracellular cAMP, resulting in the activation of protein kinase, phosphorylation of calcium channel, and increased calcium entrance?
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What electrolytic disturbance can predispose to digitalis toxicity and can be prevented by use of a potassium sparing diuretic or supplementation with potassium chloride?
What electrolytic disturbance can predispose to digitalis toxicity and can be prevented by use of a potassium sparing diuretic or supplementation with potassium chloride?
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What is the most commonly used β-Adrenergic agonist other than digitalis for improving cardiac performance in CHF?
What is the most commonly used β-Adrenergic agonist other than digitalis for improving cardiac performance in CHF?
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What is indicated for patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction after initiation of diuretic and vasodilation therapy?
What is indicated for patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction after initiation of diuretic and vasodilation therapy?
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What are the major causes of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What are the major causes of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
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Which class of heart failure is characterized by symptoms occurring at rest?
Which class of heart failure is characterized by symptoms occurring at rest?
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What is the main symptom of Class III (moderate) heart failure?
What is the main symptom of Class III (moderate) heart failure?
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Which agent results in an increase in the force of contraction by increasing calcium levels?
Which agent results in an increase in the force of contraction by increasing calcium levels?
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What is indicated for patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction after initiation of diuretic and vasodilation therapy?
What is indicated for patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction after initiation of diuretic and vasodilation therapy?
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What is the main adverse effect associated with Angiotensin II antagonist therapy in CHF?
What is the main adverse effect associated with Angiotensin II antagonist therapy in CHF?
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Which diuretic is indicated for relieving pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema in CHF?
Which diuretic is indicated for relieving pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema in CHF?
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Which medication's pharmacological effects include dilation of venous blood vessels and reduction of systemic arteriolar resistance?
Which medication's pharmacological effects include dilation of venous blood vessels and reduction of systemic arteriolar resistance?
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What electrolytic disturbance can predispose to digitalis toxicity and can be prevented by use of a potassium sparing diuretic or supplementation with potassium chloride?
What electrolytic disturbance can predispose to digitalis toxicity and can be prevented by use of a potassium sparing diuretic or supplementation with potassium chloride?
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Which drug can increase digoxin levels by 50 to 75% and may require a reduction in the dose of digoxin?
Which drug can increase digoxin levels by 50 to 75% and may require a reduction in the dose of digoxin?
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Which drug is a direct smooth muscle relaxant used in the treatment of CHF?
Which drug is a direct smooth muscle relaxant used in the treatment of CHF?
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What are the major causes of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What are the major causes of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
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Which medication's pharmacological effects include dilation of venous blood vessels and reduction of systemic arteriolar resistance?
Which medication's pharmacological effects include dilation of venous blood vessels and reduction of systemic arteriolar resistance?
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What electrolytic disturbance can predispose to digitalis toxicity and can be prevented by use of a potassium sparing diuretic or supplementation with potassium chloride?
What electrolytic disturbance can predispose to digitalis toxicity and can be prevented by use of a potassium sparing diuretic or supplementation with potassium chloride?
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Which drug is a direct smooth muscle relaxant used in the treatment of CHF?
Which drug is a direct smooth muscle relaxant used in the treatment of CHF?
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What is the main symptom of Class III (moderate) heart failure?
What is the main symptom of Class III (moderate) heart failure?
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Which diuretic is indicated for relieving pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema in CHF?
Which diuretic is indicated for relieving pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema in CHF?
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Which agent results in an increase in the force of contraction by increasing calcium levels?
Which agent results in an increase in the force of contraction by increasing calcium levels?
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What is indicated for patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction after initiation of diuretic and vasodilation therapy?
What is indicated for patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction after initiation of diuretic and vasodilation therapy?
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Which drug can increase digoxin levels by 50 to 75% and may require a reduction in the dose of digoxin?
Which drug can increase digoxin levels by 50 to 75% and may require a reduction in the dose of digoxin?
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Which class of heart failure is characterized by symptoms occurring at rest?
Which class of heart failure is characterized by symptoms occurring at rest?
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Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors therapy in CHF?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors therapy in CHF?
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Which diuretic is commonly used to relieve pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema in CHF?
Which diuretic is commonly used to relieve pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema in CHF?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of β-Adrenergic agonists in improving cardiac performance in CHF?
What is the primary mechanism of action of β-Adrenergic agonists in improving cardiac performance in CHF?
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Which electrolytic disturbance can predispose to digitalis toxicity and can be prevented by use of a potassium sparing diuretic or supplementation with potassium chloride?
Which electrolytic disturbance can predispose to digitalis toxicity and can be prevented by use of a potassium sparing diuretic or supplementation with potassium chloride?
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Which medication's pharmacological effects include dilation of venous blood vessels and reduction of systemic arteriolar resistance?
Which medication's pharmacological effects include dilation of venous blood vessels and reduction of systemic arteriolar resistance?
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What is the main adverse effect associated with Angiotensin II antagonist therapy in CHF?
What is the main adverse effect associated with Angiotensin II antagonist therapy in CHF?
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Which drug can increase digoxin levels by 50 to 75% and may require a reduction in the dose of digoxin?
Which drug can increase digoxin levels by 50 to 75% and may require a reduction in the dose of digoxin?
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What is indicated for patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction after initiation of diuretic and vasodilation therapy?
What is indicated for patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction after initiation of diuretic and vasodilation therapy?
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Which class of heart failure is characterized by symptoms occurring at rest?
Which class of heart failure is characterized by symptoms occurring at rest?
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What electrolytic disturbance can predispose to digitalis toxicity and can be prevented by use of a potassium sparing diuretic or supplementation with potassium chloride?
What electrolytic disturbance can predispose to digitalis toxicity and can be prevented by use of a potassium sparing diuretic or supplementation with potassium chloride?
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