Heart Failure Treatments Quiz

In the early stages of heart failure, what is the primary focus of treatment?

• Administering digoxin

• Using calcium channel blockers

• Targeting risk factors

• Managing symptoms like fatigue

How do diuretics help in managing heart failure symptoms?

• By increasing heart rate

• By retaining sodium

• By blocking calcium channels

• By removing excess fluid

What is the primary function of aldosterone inhibitors in heart failure treatment?

• To increase heart contractions

• To inhibit sodium retention

• To retain fluid

• To increase blood pressure

Calcium channel blockers are primarily used for which type of heart failure?

• Systolic heart failure

• Diastolic heart failure

• Congestive heart failure

• Acute heart failure

What is one of the main effects of digoxin on the heart?

• It slows down the heart rate

• It decreases muscle contraction strength

• It dilates blood vessels

• It increases heart rate