10 Questions
What is the primary consideration when selecting a calcium channel blocker for Class II PAH?
The patient's heart rate at baseline
What is the most common adverse effect of inhaled iloprost?
Jaw pain
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when using prostanoids for PAH?
Patient's blood type
What is the primary advantage of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) monitoring in PAH treatment?
It helps to monitor treatment response
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of endothelin receptor antagonists?
All of the above
What is the recommended dose of inhaled iloprost for Class III–IV PAH?
2.5 mcg/inhalation
What is the primary consideration when using calcium channel blockers empirically in PAH?
The patient's response to acute vasodilatory testing
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of treprostinil?
All of the above
What is the primary advantage of endothelin receptor antagonists in PAH treatment?
They slow disease progression
What is the recommended dose of epoprostenol for PAH?
2–40 ng/kg/minute IV
This quiz covers the definition and classification of pulmonary hypertension, including the WHO classification of functional status for PAH. It's a crucial topic in respiratory disease management.
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