Exam 4: NURS 5463 (Latest Update)
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A- UTA
Q: establish prognosis in acutely decompensated HF?
Answer:
natriuretic peptides and cardiac troponin
Q: avoid in asymptomatic HF patients due to negative inotropic effect?
Answer:
nondihydropyridine CCB- Verapamil & Diltiazem
Q: place prophylactic ICD?
Answer:
prevention of cardiac death in post MI patients with reduced EF <30% in Stage B HF
Q: prevention of symptomatic HF with structural heart disease?
Answer:
Stage B HF
, Q: high risk of heart failure without structural disease- preventative?
Answer:
Stage A HF
Q: don't take if at risk for angioedema or same time as ACE inhibitor or within 36 hours?
Answer:
ARNI: replace ACE and ARB in new York classification II or III
Q: monitor renal function and potassium levels with treatment?
Answer:
ACE Inhibitors
Q: prescribed on initiation of HF diagnosis and stable HF?
Answer:
Beta Blockers: carvedilol, bisoprolol, metoprolol XL; low doses initially due to reduction of
contractility
Q: BB with current or recent HX of fluid retention?
Answer:
add diuretic to prevent fluid retention exacerbation
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A- UTA
Q: establish prognosis in acutely decompensated HF?
Answer:
natriuretic peptides and cardiac troponin
Q: avoid in asymptomatic HF patients due to negative inotropic effect?
Answer:
nondihydropyridine CCB- Verapamil & Diltiazem
Q: place prophylactic ICD?
Answer:
prevention of cardiac death in post MI patients with reduced EF <30% in Stage B HF
Q: prevention of symptomatic HF with structural heart disease?
Answer:
Stage B HF
, Q: high risk of heart failure without structural disease- preventative?
Answer:
Stage A HF
Q: don't take if at risk for angioedema or same time as ACE inhibitor or within 36 hours?
Answer:
ARNI: replace ACE and ARB in new York classification II or III
Q: monitor renal function and potassium levels with treatment?
Answer:
ACE Inhibitors
Q: prescribed on initiation of HF diagnosis and stable HF?
Answer:
Beta Blockers: carvedilol, bisoprolol, metoprolol XL; low doses initially due to reduction of
contractility
Q: BB with current or recent HX of fluid retention?
Answer:
add diuretic to prevent fluid retention exacerbation
