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What are the cardinal symptoms of heart failure?
What are the cardinal symptoms of heart failure?
- Dyspnea, fatigue, and fluid retention (correct)
- Tiredness of shortness of breath, coughing, and swelling in abdominal
- Fatigue, shortness of breath, and swelling in abdominal
- Coughing, tiredness, and pulmonary edema
What is the primary reason for heart failure?
What is the primary reason for heart failure?
- Impaired ability of the heart to adequately eject blood
- Abnormal increases in blood volume and interstitial fluid
- Impaired ability of the heart to adequately fill with blood (correct)
- Dyspnea, fatigue, and fluid retention
Which department at Kurdistan Technical Institute is discussing the pharmacologic management of chronic heart failure?
Which department at Kurdistan Technical Institute is discussing the pharmacologic management of chronic heart failure?
- Cardiology Dept.
- Physiology Dept.
- Pathology Dept.
- Pharmacy Dept. (correct)
How does the myocardium respond to stimulation?
How does the myocardium respond to stimulation?
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Which is not an underlying cause of heart failure?
Which is not an underlying cause of heart failure?
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Study Notes
Heart Failure Symptoms and Causes
- The cardinal symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet.
Primary Reason for Heart Failure
- The primary reason for heart failure is the heart's inability to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Heart Failure
- The Pharmacy Department at Kurdistan Technical Institute is discussing the pharmacologic management of chronic heart failure.
Myocardium Response to Stimulation
- The myocardium responds to stimulation by increasing its contraction force and rate.
Underlying Causes of Heart Failure
- High blood pressure is an underlying cause of heart failure, but a lack of exercise is not.
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Test your knowledge on the pharmacologic management of chronic heart failure with this quiz. Learn about the complex and progressive disorder of heart failure, its symptoms, and the impaired ability of the heart to function properly.
