Pulmonary Hypertension Management
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What is the primary consideration when selecting a calcium channel blocker for Class II PAH?

  • The patient's weight
  • The patient's age
  • The patient's heart rate at baseline (correct)
  • The patient's blood pressure at baseline
  • What is the most common adverse effect of inhaled iloprost?

  • Cough
  • Erythema
  • Nausea
  • Jaw pain (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a consideration when using prostanoids for PAH?

  • Patient's blood type (correct)
  • Route of administration
  • Patient's heart rate at baseline
  • Dose titration
  • What is the primary advantage of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) monitoring in PAH treatment?

    <p>It helps to monitor treatment response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common adverse effect of endothelin receptor antagonists?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dose of inhaled iloprost for Class III–IV PAH?

    <p>2.5 mcg/inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when using calcium channel blockers empirically in PAH?

    <p>The patient's response to acute vasodilatory testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common adverse effect of treprostinil?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of endothelin receptor antagonists in PAH treatment?

    <p>They slow disease progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dose of epoprostenol for PAH?

    <p>2–40 ng/kg/minute IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

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