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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?

It helps to monitor treatment response (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

2.5 mcg/inhalation (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The patient's response to acute vasodilatory testing (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

They slow disease progression (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dose of epoprostenol for PAH?

2–40 ng/kg/minute IV (A) Signup and view all the answers

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