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Heart Failure Clinical Presentation

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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?

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?

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?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following laboratory tests is NOT typically used in the diagnosis of heart failure?

Echocardiogram (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is a common manifestation of cardiogenic shock in heart failure?

Cool extremities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is heart failure primarily characterized by?

Inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's metabolic needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) primarily characterized by?

Reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can cause ventricular hypertrophy?

Pressure overload and volume overload (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is diastolic dysfunction primarily characterized by?

Restriction in ventricular filling (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can cause diastolic dysfunction?

Increased ventricular stiffness and ventricular hypertrophy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) primarily characterized by?

Preserved left ventricular systolic function with presumed diastolic dysfunction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical B-type natriuretic peptide level in patients with heart failure?

Greater than 100 pg/mL (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the New York Heart Association Functional Classification System?

To classify symptoms based on the physician's subjective evaluation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nonpharmacologic interventions in heart failure treatment?

To restrict fluid intake and dietary sodium (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an echocardiogram in heart failure diagnosis?

To identify abnormalities of the pericardium, myocardium, or heart valves (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treatment in heart failure, according to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) staging system?

To improve quality of life and relieve symptoms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily fluid intake restriction in heart failure treatment?

2 L/day from all sources (D) Signup and view all the answers

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