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Which of the following strategies is NOT used in the treatment of chronic heart failure?
Which of the following strategies is NOT used in the treatment of chronic heart failure?
- Preventing inappropriate increase in heart rate
- Inhibiting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)
- Increasing cardiac contractility (correct)
- Reducing preload and/or afterload
Which of the following drugs is NOT commonly used in the treatment of chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?
Which of the following drugs is NOT commonly used in the treatment of chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?
- ACE inhibitors
- Beta blockers
- Loop diuretics
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (correct)
What is the main aim of treatment for heart failure?
What is the main aim of treatment for heart failure?
- Relieve symptoms
- Improve exercise tolerance
- Reduce incidence of acute exacerbations
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a non-pharmacological treatment option for heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a non-pharmacological treatment option for heart failure?
Which type of heart failure is associated with reduced ejection fraction?
Which type of heart failure is associated with reduced ejection fraction?
Which of the following drugs increases myocardial contractility in the treatment of heart failure?
Which of the following drugs increases myocardial contractility in the treatment of heart failure?
What is the purpose of inhibiting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in the treatment of heart failure?
What is the purpose of inhibiting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in the treatment of heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a main drug used in the treatment of chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?
Which of the following is NOT a main drug used in the treatment of chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for the treatment of heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for the treatment of heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT an aim of treatment for heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT an aim of treatment for heart failure?
Which one of these is the first step in the treatment of chronic heart failure?
Which one of these is the first step in the treatment of chronic heart failure?
Which one of these medications is NOT part of the "DAB" treatment strategy for chronic heart failure?
Which one of these medications is NOT part of the "DAB" treatment strategy for chronic heart failure?
Which one of these medications is used to increase excretion of sodium and water in chronic heart failure?
Which one of these medications is used to increase excretion of sodium and water in chronic heart failure?
Which one of these medications is commonly associated with electrolyte disturbances and acute gout when taken at high doses?
Which one of these medications is commonly associated with electrolyte disturbances and acute gout when taken at high doses?
Which one of these medications is NOT a renin-angiotensin system inhibitor used in chronic heart failure?
Which one of these medications is NOT a renin-angiotensin system inhibitor used in chronic heart failure?
Which one of these medications is commonly associated with a persistent dry cough and tiredness as side effects?
Which one of these medications is commonly associated with a persistent dry cough and tiredness as side effects?
Why are beta-blockers used in heart failure?
Why are beta-blockers used in heart failure?
Which one of these medications is NOT a beta-blocker used in heart failure?
Which one of these medications is NOT a beta-blocker used in heart failure?
What is the first-line treatment for chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?
What is the first-line treatment for chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?
What is the mechanism of action of drugs that inhibit the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in heart failure?
What is the mechanism of action of drugs that inhibit the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in heart failure?
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