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What condition is primarily associated with increased abdominal pressure and ascites in patients with heart failure?
What condition is primarily associated with increased abdominal pressure and ascites in patients with heart failure?
- Chronic kidney disease
- Myocardial infarction
- End-stage lung disease
- Congestive hepatomegaly (correct)
Which manifestation is NOT typically associated with acute pulmonary edema?
Which manifestation is NOT typically associated with acute pulmonary edema?
- Rapid, shallow respirations
- Orthopnea requiring multiple pillows
- Hyperkalemia (correct)
- Productive cough with pink, frothy sputum
How does cardiomegaly affect cardiac output in patients with heart failure?
How does cardiomegaly affect cardiac output in patients with heart failure?
- It has no impact on cardiac output
- It leads to excessive diastolic filling
- It increases it significantly
- It decreases it by causing dysrhythmias (correct)
What is the primary neurological symptom associated with worsening hypoxia in heart failure?
What is the primary neurological symptom associated with worsening hypoxia in heart failure?
Which sign indicates a medical emergency in the context of pulmonary edema?
Which sign indicates a medical emergency in the context of pulmonary edema?
Flashcards
Congestive hepatomegaly
Congestive hepatomegaly
Enlarged liver due to increased pressure in the portal vein from heart failure.
Acute pulmonary edema
Acute pulmonary edema
Fluid buildup in the lungs, a serious heart failure complication.
Dyspnea
Dyspnea
Shortness of breath, a common symptom of acute pulmonary edema.
Pink, frothy sputum
Pink, frothy sputum
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Pulmonary edema severity
Pulmonary edema severity
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