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Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with fluid overload in heart failure?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with fluid overload in heart failure?
- Pulmonary congestion
- Hemoptysis (correct)
- Peripheral edema
- Abdominal pain
What is the primary purpose of a complete blood cell count in the diagnosis of heart failure?
What is the primary purpose of a complete blood cell count in the diagnosis of heart failure?
- To assess for infection as a precipitating factor
- To evaluate for anemia as a contributing factor (correct)
- To evaluate liver function
- To diagnose pulmonary embolism
Which of the following is a sign of pulmonary edema in heart failure?
Which of the following is a sign of pulmonary edema in heart failure?
- Coughing and pink, frothy sputum (correct)
- Tachycardia
- Jugular venous distention
- Narrow pulse pressure
What is the primary mechanism by which certain drugs can exacerbate heart failure?
What is the primary mechanism by which certain drugs can exacerbate heart failure?
Which of the following laboratory tests is NOT typically used in the diagnosis of heart failure?
Which of the following laboratory tests is NOT typically used in the diagnosis of heart failure?
Which of the following symptoms is a common manifestation of cardiogenic shock in heart failure?
Which of the following symptoms is a common manifestation of cardiogenic shock in heart failure?
What is heart failure primarily characterized by?
What is heart failure primarily characterized by?
What is heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) primarily characterized by?
What is heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) primarily characterized by?
What can cause ventricular hypertrophy?
What can cause ventricular hypertrophy?
What is diastolic dysfunction primarily characterized by?
What is diastolic dysfunction primarily characterized by?
What can cause diastolic dysfunction?
What can cause diastolic dysfunction?
What is heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) primarily characterized by?
What is heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) primarily characterized by?
What is the typical B-type natriuretic peptide level in patients with heart failure?
What is the typical B-type natriuretic peptide level in patients with heart failure?
What is the primary purpose of the New York Heart Association Functional Classification System?
What is the primary purpose of the New York Heart Association Functional Classification System?
What is the primary goal of nonpharmacologic interventions in heart failure treatment?
What is the primary goal of nonpharmacologic interventions in heart failure treatment?
What is the primary purpose of an echocardiogram in heart failure diagnosis?
What is the primary purpose of an echocardiogram in heart failure diagnosis?
What is the primary goal of treatment in heart failure, according to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) staging system?
What is the primary goal of treatment in heart failure, according to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) staging system?
What is the recommended daily fluid intake restriction in heart failure treatment?
What is the recommended daily fluid intake restriction in heart failure treatment?
