Cardiovascular System Quiz-9

What is the main learning outcome after the lecture on heart failure?

• Explain the pathophysiology of left and right sided heart failure

• Describe the signs and symptoms of acute and chronic heart failure

• Identify the causes of hypertension

• Discuss the management of patient with heart failure / cardiogenic shock

What is the progressive chronic condition related to heart failure?

• Congestive heart failure

• Cardiogenic shock

• Coronary artery disease

• Myocardial infarction

What is the primary cause of left sided heart failure?

• Hypertension

• Anemia

• Hyperthyroidism

• Inflammatory heart disease

What is the result of left sided heart failure?

• Ankle edema

• Pulmonary edema

• Hepatomegaly

• Ascites

What is the main clinical manifestation of heart failure?

• Chest pain

• Dyspnea

• Orthopnea

• Tachycardia

What is the goal of therapy for heart failure?

• To reduce the workload of the left ventricle

• To elevate the heart rate

• To increase the pressure in the aorta

• To induce pulmonary edema

Answer explanation

The goal of therapy for heart failure is to reduce the workload of the left ventricle, helping the heart function more efficiently and effectively.

What is the last resort treatment for people with heart failure?

• Nutritional therapy

• Medication therapy

• Heart transplantation

• Surgical management

Answer explanation

Heart transplantation is the last resort treatment for people with heart failure, as it involves replacing a failing heart with a healthy donor heart.

What is the primary cause of cardiogenic shock?

• Cardiac tamponade

• Myocardial infarction

• Cardiac arrest

• Restrictive pericarditis

Answer explanation

The primary cause of cardiogenic shock is myocardial infarction, which leads to a significant decrease in cardiac output and subsequent shock.

What is used to increase myocardial perfusion during diastole in cardiogenic shock?

• Positive inotropes

• Narcotic analgesics

• Mechanical ventilation

• Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)

Answer explanation

Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is used to increase myocardial perfusion during diastole in cardiogenic shock.

What is a common complication of heart failure?

• Cardiogenic shock

• Pulmonary embolism

• Atrial fibrillation

• Coronary artery disease