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WorksheetsIT1 Exam 4
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
What is ejection fraction?
Amount of blood pumped out of ventricle/total amount of blood in ventricle
Total amount of blood in ventricle/Amount of blood pumped out of ventricle
What is a normal residual volume that is always present in a healthy heart?
55-70%
40-77%
43-65%
35-70%
What is considered reduced ejection fraction?
<40%
<30%
<50%
<55%
What is reduced ejection fraction?
Can fill
Can’t contract fully
Can’t fill
Can contract fully
What is preserved ejection fraction categorized as?
>55%
>60%
>70%
>44%
Which describes preserved ejection fraction?
Can’t fill
Can contract
Can fill
Can’t contract
Select the true statements:
HFrEF: Can’t contract
HFpEF: Can’t Fill
HFrEF: Can contract
HFpEF: Can fill
R
What are some factors that can cause HF?
Direct damage to the heart
Increase resistance/afterload
Adolescents
Pregnancy
I
What are some examples of DIRECT damage to the heart?
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
MI
Smoking
Obesity
Select all that apply: Things that cause DIRECT damage to the heart
Valvular heart disease
Congenital heart disease
Atrial fibrillation
Physical inactivity
HTN
Select all that apply: Things that cause increased resistance to the heart
Diabetes
Obesity
Smoking
Elderly
Atrial fibrillation
What are the clinical presentations of HF?
Fluid overload
Pulmonary congestion
Peripheral edema
JVD
Dyspnea
What are the signs of pulmonary congestion?
Difficulty breathing
Extra fluid on lungs
Pitting
Pneumonia
How do you differentiate between HF, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism and COPD/asthma?
BNP elevated
Fluid build up
Sleep sitting up
Speech impairment
T
What does NYHA classification test for?
Severity of symptoms
Structural abnormalities
True or false: NYHA does not allow patients to move up and down the scale.
False
True
Select NYHA class 1:
No limitation of physical activity
Slight limitation of physical activity
Marked limitation
Unable to carry on physical activity
Select NYHA functional class 2:
Slight limitation of physical activity but ordinary physical activity results in symptoms of HF
No limitation
Marked limitation, comfortable at rest but less ordinary activity causes symptoms of HF
Unable to carry on physical activity w/ out symptoms of HF or symptoms of HF at rest
What is ACC/AHA staging based on:
Severity of symptoms
Structural abnormalities
True or false: Patients can go up and down on the ACC/AHA scale.
False
True
Which describes stage C of ACCF/AHA stage of HF?
High risk for HF but without structural heart disease or symptoms of HF
Structural heart disease but without signs or symptoms of HF
Structural heart disease with prior or current symptoms of HF
Refractory HF requiring specialized interventions
Which describes stage B of ACCF/AHA stage of HF?
High risk for HF but without structural heart disease or symptoms of HF
Structural heart disease but without signs or symptoms of HF
Structural heart disease with prior or current symptoms of HF
Refractory HF requiring specialized interventions
Which describes stage D of ACCF/AHA stage of HF?
High risk for HF but without structural heart disease or symptoms of HF
Structural heart disease but without signs or symptoms of HF
Structural heart disease with prior or current symptoms of HF
Refractory HF requiring specialized interventions
Which describes stage A of ACCF/AHA stage of HF?
High risk for HF but without structural heart disease or symptoms of HF
Structural heart disease but without signs or symptoms of HF
Structural heart disease with prior or current symptoms of HF
Refractory HF requiring specialized interventions
Which describes stage B?
No symptoms
Structural abnormalities present
Symptoms of HF
No structural abnormalities
What should be initiated for those with stage B?
ACEi/ARB
Beta-blocker
Diuretic
Verapamil
What are the specific beta blockers that are recommended for HFrEF
Carvedilol
Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Tartrate
Bisoprolol
Which medications should NOT be used for those with HFrEF?
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Cardizem
Sildenafil
What are some signs and symptoms of HF?
Low BP
Changes in weight
Rapid respiratory rate
Increased BP
What are some labs that should be ran for HF?
Elevated BNP
Kidney function
BUN
S
Which of these at an elevated level indicates severe infection, renal failure and MI?
BUN
BNP
TG
LDL
What does a chest x-ray show?
Enlarged heart
Pulmonary effusion
Ejection fraction
Structural abnormalities
What does a ECHO show?
Structural abnormalities
Ejection fraction
Arrythmias
E
True or false: EKG will help to see if HF is due to an arrhythmia.
False
True
What are some symptoms of hypoperfusion?
Fatigue (upon exertion)
Exercise intolerance
Pale skin
SOB
What is a sign of fluid overload?
SOB (relief upon sitting upright)
Edema
Weight gain
Weight loss
Infection
Which medications cause a NEGATIVE inotropic effect?
Antiarrhythics
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Itraconazole
NSAID
Which are sodium and water retention medications?
NSAIDs
COX2 inhibitors
Glucocorticoids
Salicylates
Beta Blockers
Select the LOOP diuretics that are used for HF:
Furosemide
Ethacrynic Acid
Bumetanide
Torsemide
Dorzolamide
Spironolactone
What do Loop Diuretics excrete?
Na
Cl
K
Ca2+
Mg
Which class inhibits Na+2Cl/K+?
Loop diuretics
ACE
ARB
Beta Blocker
Which are the aldosterone receptor antagonists that are used in the treatment of HF?
Spironolactone
Eplerenone
Finerenone
Which ACEi are used for treatment of HF
Captopril
Enalapril
Fosinopril
Lisinopril
Quinapril
Which ARBs are used for treatment of HF?
Candesartan
Losartan
Valsartan
Irbesartan
Telmisartan
Which are Beta 1 Antagonists?
Bisoprolol
Metoprolol Succinate
Carvedilol
Which are Alpha 1/Beta 1 and 2 Antagonist?
Bisoprolol
Metoprolol Succinate
Carvedilol
Which drug is Sacubitril combined with in Entresto?
Valsartan
Isosorbide
Spironolactone
HCTZ
How does Sacubitril increase ANP and BNP levels?
Inhibits Neprilysin
Agonist to Neprilysin
Which drug in Entreso is a pro drug?
Sacubitril
Levetiricem
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Which drug is metabolized by esterases to form LBQ657?
Sacubitril
Metoprolol Succinate
Ezetimibe
Isosorbide
Which medication is used for off label treatment of HF?
Hydralazine
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Lisinopril
Which is a arterial vasodilator?
Hydralazine
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Isosorbide Mononitrate
D
Which two vasodilators are combined in the FDA approved drug BiDil?
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Hydralazine
What is the mechanism of how Hydralazine treats HF?
Direct action on arteriole smooth muscle
Increase potassium permeability
Block calcium signaling
Stimulates NO formation
Decreases NO formation
What are released when nitrates are bio activated?
Nitric Oxide
Catecholamines
Ions
Troponin
Which CYP enzyme metabolizes Ivabradine?
CYP3A4
CYP2A3
CYP3A6
CYP2D5
Why does Digoxin have variable oral bioavailability?
Changes in GI motility
Malabsorption syndromes
Foods
Drugs
Weight
What is it about Digoxin that makes it a risk for toxicity?
Narrow TI
Wide TI
What is the level of overdose for Digoxin?
10-15 mg
2 mg
6-8 mg
12-15 mg
What are some indicators of Digoxin toxicity?
Nausea, vomiting
Arrhythmia
Confusion
Hyperkalemia
What is the treatment for Digoxin toxicity?
Digifab
Digibind
Digimon
Digitek
How does Digoxin Immune Fab work?
Given IV
Binds to and neutralizes circulating digoxin
Inactive complexes are eliminated renally
Inactive complexes are eliminated in feces
How might diuretics interact with Digoxin?
Loops cause hyperkalemia -> less K+ will compete with Digoxin = greater distribution of Digoxin
Potassium sparing -> HYPERkalemia due to increased levels of potassium = More K+ will compete with Digoxin = reduced distribution of Digoxin
Loops cause hyperkalemia -> less K+ will compete with Digoxin = reduced distribution of Digoxin
Potassium sparing -> HYPERkalemia due to increased levels of potassium = More K+ will compete with Digoxin = Increased distribution of Digoxin
Select the catecholamines used to treat acute decompensated HF
Dopamine
Dobutamine
Fentanyl
Digoxin
How are dopamine and Dobutamine administered?
IV
Oral
Subcutaneous
Nasal
Which is a inotropic drug - PDE3 inhibitor?
Milrinone
Digoxin
Hydrocodone
APAP
Aspirin
Which medications are only used for symptom control?
Digoxin
Diuretics
Ivabradine
Hydralazine/Isosorbide dinitrate
Entreso
Which is used for morbidity and mortality benefit?
ACEi, ARBs, ARNI
Digoxin
Beta blockers
Hydralazine/Isosorbide Dinitrate
Aldosterone antagonists
What is the MOA of ACEi?
Decreases Angiotensin I
Decreases Angiotensin II
Inhibits Na/Ca/K pump
What are the clinical benefits of ACEi?
Vasodilation
Decreases cardiac remodeling
Preservation of renal function
Decreased mortality and morbidity
Increases cardiac remodeling
Which are exclusions for ACEi/ARB treatment?
Hypotensive
Hyperkalemia
Acute renal insufficiency
High BMI
W
What are some adverse effects of ACEi?
Dry cough
Transient increase in SCr
Angioedema
Hypotension
Hyperkalemia
Which are precautions that should be acknowledged before putting a patient on ACEi?
Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis
Acute Renal Injury
Pregnancy
Organ transplant
Which are monitoring parameters that should be considered to ensure safety and efficacy before prescribing ACEi?
BP
Renal function
Potassium
Calcium
How does Sacubitril help HF?
Enhances natriuretic peptide activity
Vasodilation
Natriurersis/diuretics
Inhibition aldosterone secretion
Decrease cardiac remodeling
Why aren’t ARNIs a 1st line choice?
Expensive
Insurance may not cover
Not much info and studies done yet
Does not act on correct target
Only applies to STAGE C
Which shouldn’t you administer 36 hours of an ACEi?
ARNI
ARB
Beta Blocker
CCB
Which medication should be used in ALL patients with reduced EF to prevent HF?
ACE
ARB
CCB
BB
ARNI
How do BBs works?
Activates beta receptors
Inhibits activation of beta receptors
B1 receptors are responsible in heart for contracting and HR
B2 receptors are responsible for contracting and HR
What are the clinical benefits of BB?
Antihypertensive
Control HR
Decreases cardiac remodeling/disease progression
Decreased morbidity and mortality
Hypotension
What are some side effects of beta blockers?
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Fatigue
Depression
Syncope
What are some precautions before prescribing BBs?
Bronchospastic diseases
Diabetes
Decompensated HF
Severe bradycardia
Edema
What should you monitor for BB therapy?
HR
Fatigue
BP
Fluid overload
Cold extremities
You shouldn’t start an ACEi if:
Hypotensive
High K
High SCr
High Calcium
Don’t start BB if:
Acute decompensated HF
Severely symptomatic
Fluid overload
Low HF
Low BP
What are some adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists?
Worsening of renal function
Hypotension
Hyperkalemia
Gynecomastia
Cyan lips
C
What are some contraindications for Aldosterone Antagonists?
Addison’s disease
Anuria
Pele renounce
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
What are some monitoring parameters for Aldosterone Antagonists?
Potassium
BP
SCr
BUN
If a patient can’t take Aldosterone Antagonists because renal function or potassium levels.. what should be prescribed?
Loop
ACE
Vasodilator
What are some reasons to use Hydralazine/Isosorbide Dinitrate (Vasodilator)?
African American
Can’t take ACEi/ARB/Aldosterone Antagonists
Isn’t subject to potassium levels
Isn’t subject to renal function
Good alternative because it does not cause dry cough
What is a adverse effect of hydralazine/Isosorbide dinitrate?
Headache
Vomiting
Weak in legs
Confusion
Which SHOULDN’T you give with Viagra/Sildenafil?
BB
CCB
Aldosterone
Vasodilator
How do diuretics work?
Blocks sodium reabsorption thereby promoting fluid excretion
Alters progression
Improves survival
Decreases fluid overload
Decreased systemic vascular resistance
How do you measure efficacy with Diuretics in patients with HFrEF?
Weight
BP
Monitor kidney function
BUN
EKG
B
_______ used in combination with other diuretics to prevent hypokalemia.
Aldosterone Antagonsists
ACEi
ARB
Potassium sparing diuretics
Loop diuretics
Which is the most POTENT diuretic?
Lisinopril
Losartan
Loop diuretics
Calcium channel blocker
Which are indications of HFrEF?
Edema
Lung fields are all white
JVD
Fluid overload
Thirsty
Where can you find ejection fraction?
EKG
ECHO
ECG
What is the target dose of Digoxin?
0.5-1 ng/mL
0.5-2 ng/mL
1-3 ng/mL
3-5 ng/mL
What are complications from HTN:
Increased risk of stroke
Damage to kidneys
Causes your heart to work harder than it already is
Causes internal bleeding
