Hfref - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the definition of hypertension? - ANSWER-BP > 140/90 OR Patient requires antihypertensive therapy Chronic uncontrolled HTN can lead to target organ damage. What organs or organ systems are typically affected? - ANSWER-1) Cardiac (MI, need for CABG, PCI, left ventricular hypertrophy, CHF with reduced EF) 2) Cerebrovascular (stroke, TIA) 3) Renal (CKD) 4) Ophthalmologic (retinopathy, blindness) 5) Vascular (peripheral arterial disease) What are blood pressure goals in patie...

Where do you find guidelines? •Asthma - NHLBI.gov •BP, Cardiac - •Infectious Disease - IDSA Society What is important to know about meds and HF? which med worsened the cause Is CHF a diagnosis? no CHF is a symptom caused by several underlying pathophysiologies What has replaced the term CHF? •HFrEF - contract inablitiy •(Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)) •HFpEF •(Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction (LVDD)) Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest upd...

What is cardiac failure? correct answers State in which the heart is unable to meet the oxygen and metabolic demands of the body Cardiac failure may be present in both a resting state or during exertion. Which is worse? correct answers Cardiac failure during resting state Left heart failure is caused by the disease of what three things? correct answers Myocardium, valves, coronary arteries What is a BIG contribution to left heart failure? correct answers Leaky valves What is the #1 c...

MRA recommendation for CHF 1. symptomatic HFrEF </= 35% 2. Post-MI with </=40% and either HF symptoms or DM MRA CI 1. eGFR <30 2. SCr >/=2.5 in male, >/=2.0 in female 3. K >5.0 4. pt already on combination therapy with ACEI + ARB (d/t increase risk of hyperkalemia with MRA) Hydralazine/isosorbide recommended for which CHF patients? 1. AA patients with NYHA class III/IV taking ACEI/ARB , BB +/- MRA 2. any symptomatic HFrEF patients who are intolerant to ACE...

AG-ACNP – CARDIOVASCULAR EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ S1 is associated with which heart valves? - -S1 - Mitral and Tricuspid (AV) CLOSE S2 is associated with which heart valves? - -S2 - Aortic and Pulmonic (SL) CLOSE Define systole. - -The period between S1 (MT close) and S2 (AP close) Define diastole. - -Period between S2 and S1 Which heart sound is best associated with CHF? - -S3 - atrial gallop. FVE states. Which heart sound is best associated with LVH? - -S4 - ventri...

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV furosemide (Lasix) and morphine for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with severe orthopnea. Which clinical finding is the best indicator that the treatment has been effective? Reduced dyspnea with HOB at 30 degrees 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS Which topic will the nurse plan to include in discharge teaching for a patient who has heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)? Benefits and effects of angiote...

ABFM EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ | ALREADY GRADED Indications for preop CXR ANSWER: COPD, age > 60, functional dep, hypoalbuminemia, CHF, emergency/prolonged procedure, surg sites (thorax, upper abd, AAA) What study is needed for uncontrolled RA prior to surgery? ANSWER: Cervical spine film (to eval for atlanto-axial instability) ChADs2 -VASc criteria & scoring ANSWER: For Afib stroke risk: CHF (HFrEF) HTN Age: 65-74(1), 7...

NCA 621: Test Two Module 5All of the following are usually s/s of L sided heart failure except: A. hepatic congestion B. dyspnea C. cyanosis D. pulmonary edema - correct answer A. hepatic congestion A patient presents with acute pulmonary edema and BP of 210/110 with acute dyspnea and hypoxia. Cxray with pulmonary edema and TTE with LVEF down to 30% from prior baseline of 40& and has pseudonormolization with grade 3 diastolic dysfunction. As an advanced provider you would document this ...

ABFM ITE 2022 Exam completely 100% solved correctly Grade A+ (with Explanation) QUIZ- Indications for preop CXR {{Ans- COPD, age > 60, functional dep, hypoalbuminemia, CHF, emergency/prolonged procedure, surg sites (thorax, upper abd, AAA) QUIZ- What study is needed for uncontrolled RA prior to surgery? {{Ans- Cervical spine film (to eval for atlanto-axial instability) QUIZ- ChADs2-VASc criteria & scoring {{Ans- For Afib stroke risk: CHF (HFrEF) HTN Age: 65-74(1), 75 & up (2) DM ...

MRA recommendation for CHF - ANSWER-1. symptomatic HFrEF </= 35% 2. Post-MI with </=40% and either HF symptoms or DM MRA CI - ANSWER-1. eGFR <30 2. SCr >/=2.5 in male, >/=2.0 in female 3. K >5.0 4. pt already on combination therapy with ACEI + ARB (d/t increase risk of hyperkalemia with MRA) Hydralazine/isosorbide recommended for which CHF patients? - ANSWER-1. AA patients with NYHA class III/IV taking ACEI/ARB , BB +/- MRA 2. any symptomatic HFrEF patients who are i...