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WorksheetsCardio week 4 48-51
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following is the most common cause of edema due to an increase in the 'pushing' force of fluid out of the capillaries?
Increased Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure (Pc)
Decreased Capillary Oncotic Pressure (πc)
Increased Capillary Permeability
Reduced Lymphatic Drainage
A reduction in the 'pulling' force of proteins that keeps fluid in the capillaries, often due to low protein levels in the blood, is known as _________
Decreased Capillary Oncotic Pressure (πc)
Increased Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure (Pc)
Decreased Interstitial Oncotic Pressure (πi)
Increased Lymphatic Drainage
Which mechanism of edema is often caused by inflammation, burns, sepsis, anaphylaxis, or tumors and allows more fluid and proteins to leak out of the capillaries?
Increased Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure (Pc)
Decreased Capillary Oncotic Pressure (πc)
Increased Capillary Permeability
Reduced Lymphatic Drainage
When the lymphatic system is unable to remove excess fluid and proteins that escape the capillaries, it leads to a specific type of edema called _________
lymphedema
ascites
anemia
hematuria
Lymphedema is distinguished from other types of edema by which of the following characteristics?
Soft, pitting consistency
Hard, non-pitting consistency
Low protein content
High water content
What is Primary Lymphedema?
A) A condition caused by infections
B) A rare, congenital condition caused by genetic disorders that affect lymphatic development
C) A condition caused by tumors
D) A condition caused by deep venous thrombosis
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of Secondary Lymphedema?
Tumors or Malignancy
Medical Treatments
Infections like filariasis
Diabetes
Fill in the blank: Parasitic infections like ________ can cause severe lymphedema known as elephantiasis.
filariasis
malaria
ascariasis
leishmaniasis
Which stage of lymphedema is characterized by significant enlargement (elephantiasis), extensive thickening, and skin breakdown?
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 2 lymphedema is described as:
Asymptomatic; the body compensates, and there is little to no swelling.
The limb is visibly enlarged. Swelling may still be relieved by elevating the limb.
Swelling is not easily relieved by elevation. The skin starts to show permanent changes like thickening and scarring.
Characterized by significant enlargement (elephantiasis), extensive thickening, and skin breakdown.
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) can destroy lymphatic vessels in the affected area.
True
False
What is pulmonary edema?
Pulmonary edema is fluid accumulation in the alveoli of the lungs.
Pulmonary edema is a bacterial infection of the bronchi.
Pulmonary edema is the hardening of the lung tissue.
Pulmonary edema is the collapse of the trachea.
Cardiogenic pulmonary edema is caused by heart problems that lead to increased ________ pressure in the pulmonary capillaries.
hydrostatic
osmotic
oncotic
colloid
What is the primary cause of cardiogenic pulmonary edema?
Increased capillary permeability
Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
Decreased lymphatic drainage
Decreased capillary hydrostatic pressure
On an X-ray, cardiogenic pulmonary edema often appears as a _______ or cloudy infiltrate around the center of the lungs.
fluffy
linear
granular
reticular
Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema is primarily caused by:
Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
Increased capillary permeability
Decreased cardiac output
Decreased blood volume
Which of the following is NOT a key diaphragm involved in fluid movement according to osteopathic considerations for edema?
Pelvic diaphragm
Thoracolumbar diaphragm
Thoracic inlet
Abdominal wall
Practitioners assess for ________, asymmetries, and pulse differences to identify areas of congestion in patients with edema.
tissue texture changes
skin color changes
muscle strength deficits
joint deformities
Which treatment technique involves manipulating the feet and legs to 'pump' stagnant fluid back toward the trunk?
Rib Raising
Pedal Pumping
Thoracic Pump
Diaphragm Doming
Diaphragm Doming is a technique used to stretch and improve the function of the respiratory diaphragm, promoting fluid flow.
True
False
According to the lecture, how many people per year died from heart failure in 2022?
8.7 million
2.3 million
15 million
500,000
By 2037, the number of people projected to die from heart failure per year is expected to rise to:
8.7 million
10 million
5 million
12 million
Which region in the US has the highest prevalence of heart failure according to the lecture?
Midwest and Southeast US, with Texas being particularly affected
Northeast and Pacific Northwest
Southwest and Rocky Mountains
New England and Mid-Atlantic
Areas with the highest prevalence of heart failure also have the highest rates of which cardiovascular disease risk factors?
Hypertension
Obesity
Hyperlipidemias
Asthma
The average cost per hospitalization for heart failure is estimated to be between ______ and ______.
$25,000 and $50,000
$5,000 and $10,000
$100,000 and $200,000
$1,000 and $2,000
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common comorbidity of heart failure?
Hypertension
Diabetes
Asthma
Sleep disturbances
The cost per day for heart failure hospitalization was estimated at around ______ in 2021.
$2,000
$500
$5,000
$10,000
What is the clinical significance of comorbidities in heart failure?
They have no effect on treatment
They can affect which heart failure drugs are safe or effective
They always improve prognosis
They only affect young patients
What is the condition called when a patient has both heart failure and renal disease, leading to a significantly worse prognosis?
Cardio-renal syndrome
Pulmonary embolism
Mitral valve prolapse
Hepatorenal syndrome
Which of the following is a major cause of heart failure?
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Chronic high blood pressure leads to compensatory hypertrophy, which can eventually fail and result in dilated cardiomyopathy. This describes which major cause of heart failure?
Hypertension
Coronary artery disease
Valvular heart disease
Congenital heart defect
Issues with any heart valve (mitral, aortic, tricuspid, pulmonary) can cause heart failure. What is this condition called?
Valvular Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Pericarditis
Arrhythmia
Which of the following is considered an 'other cause' of heart failure?
Endocarditis
Hypertension
Cardiomyopathies
Valvular Heart Disease
What is a vague symptom of heart failure that is initially present with exertion and later at rest?
Shortness of breath
Chest rash
Frequent urination
Blurred vision
What is orthopnea?
Shortness of breath when lying down, relieved by sitting up
Sudden shortness of breath that wakes a person from sleep
Swelling in the ankles
A third heart sound
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) is defined as sudden shortness of breath that wakes a person from sleep.
True
False
Peripheral edema starts in the _______ and can progress to the knees and eventually ascites (abdominal fluid).
ankles
hands
elbows
shoulders
Which of the following is a specific sign of heart failure?
Elevated jugular venous pressure (JVP)
Headache
Fever
Rash
Diagnosis of heart failure requires two major criteria, or one major and two minor criteria.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a major diagnostic criterion for heart failure?
Orthopnea
Ankle edema
S3 gallop
Hepatojugular reflex
The primary tool to determine ejection fraction (EF) in heart failure diagnosis is _______.
echocardiography (ECHO)
electrocardiography (ECG)
chest X-ray
cardiac catheterization
Which lab work is used to measure natriuretic peptides (BNP) in the diagnostic algorithm for heart failure?
Blood glucose
BNP
Troponin
Creatinine
What does BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide) indicate when released by the ventricles?
The amount of BNP is proportional to the severity of ventricular remodeling. A normal BNP level almost always rules out significant ventricular disease.
BNP is released in response to increased oxygen demand in skeletal muscles.
BNP levels are used to diagnose liver dysfunction.
BNP is a marker for acute kidney injury.
Ejection Fraction (EF) is a measure of the percentage of blood pumped out of the ventricle with each beat. What is the normal range for EF?
30-40%
40-55%
55-70%
Above 70%
Ejection Fraction (EF) is a measure of the percentage of blood pumped out of the ventricle with each beat. What EF percentage is considered heart failure?
Below 40%
40-55%
55-70%
Above 70%
The type of heart failure is defined by the ejection fraction. Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) is diagnosed when the ejection fraction is ________.
Below 40%
Above 50%
Between 40% and 50%
Exactly 50%
The type of heart failure is defined by the ejection fraction. Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) is diagnosed when the ejection fraction is ________.
Normal or mildly reduced (above 50%)
Severely reduced (below 30%)
Moderately reduced (30-40%)
Reduced (below 40%)
Which of the following is true about Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?
EF is below 40% and typical signs and symptoms are present
EF is normal or mildly reduced (above 50%) and typical signs and symptoms are present, but without reduced EF
EF is always above 70%
EF is below 30%
What is the purpose of M-mode Echocardiography?
To measure ventricular wall thickness and chamber size during systole and diastole, and to calculate volumes, stroke volume, and ejection fraction.
To assess coronary artery patency directly.
To visualize the electrical activity of the heart.
To detect pulmonary embolism with high specificity.
Which stage in the American College of Cardiology (ACC) / American Heart Association (AHA) heart failure classification system is described as 'High risk, no structural damage or symptoms'?
Stage A
Stage B
Stage C
Stage D
In the ACC/AHA heart failure classification, which stage is defined by 'Structural damage (e.g., hypertrophy), but no symptoms'?
Stage A
Stage B
Stage C
Stage D
According to the ACC/AHA classification, which stage involves 'Structural damage and current or past symptoms'?
Stage A
Stage B
Stage C
Stage D
What is the defining feature of Stage D in the ACC/AHA heart failure classification system?
End-stage disease with refractory symptoms.
Asymptomatic structural heart disease.
Presence of risk factors without structural heart disease.
Mild symptoms with slight limitation of physical activity.
In the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification, which class is described as 'No limitation of physical activity'?
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
Which NYHA class is defined by 'Marked limitation of physical activity, comfortable at rest'?
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
What is the main cause of pressure overload (concentric hypertrophy) in heart failure pathophysiology?
Increased afterload, typically from conditions like hypertension or aortic stenosis.
Decreased preload due to dehydration.
Increased contractility from sympathetic stimulation.
Volume overload from mitral regurgitation.
What is the result of pressure overload (concentric hypertrophy) in the heart?
Thickened ventricular walls and a smaller chamber.
Thinned ventricular walls and a larger chamber.
No change in ventricular wall thickness or chamber size.
Thickened ventricular walls and a larger chamber.
What is the cause of pressure overload (concentric hypertrophy) in the heart?
Chronic volume stress
Chronic pressure stress, as seen in hypertension or aortic stenosis
Acute myocardial infarction
Mitral regurgitation
What is the result of pressure overload (concentric hypertrophy) in the heart?
Stretched, thinned walls and a larger chamber
Thickened walls and a smaller chamber
Increased ejection fraction
Decreased end-diastolic volume
Fill in the blank: Myocytes stack in parallel, increasing stiffness and fibrosis in ________ hypertrophy.
concentric
eccentric
restrictive
dilated
Volume overload (eccentric hypertrophy) is caused by chronic volume stress, as seen in which of the following conditions?
Hypertension
Aortic stenosis
Mitral or aortic regurgitation
Pulmonary embolism
What is the result of volume overload (eccentric hypertrophy) in the heart?
Thickened walls and a smaller chamber
Stretched, thinned walls and a larger chamber
Increased contractility
Decreased end-diastolic volume
Right heart failure results in ________ congestion. Blood backs up into the body, causing peripheral edema (in ankles and legs) and ascites.
systemic
pulmonary
cerebral
hepatic
Left heart failure results in ________ congestion. Blood backs up into the lungs, causing shortness of breath, orthopnea, and pulmonary edema.
pulmonary
hepatic
renal
systemic
Biventricular heart failure occurs when:
Only the right ventricle fails
Only the left ventricle fails
Both ventricles fail, causing both pulmonary and systemic congestion
The atria fail
What percentage of patients die within 5 years of a heart failure diagnosis?
10%
25%
50%
75%
Heart failure leads to more hospitalizations than all forms of cancer combined.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Heart failure is a ________ condition characterized by the heart's inability to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
progressive
temporary
infectious
benign
Heart failure can result from a problem with either ________ or ________.
ventricular filling; ejection
atrial contraction; relaxation
arterial pressure; venous return
pulmonary flow; systemic flow
Which of the following is NOT a classification of heart failure based on Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF)?
Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced EF
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
Heart Failure with Increased Ejection Fraction (HFiEF)
Match the following heart failure types with their LVEF values:
LVEF ≤ 40%
HFrEF
LVEF 41-49%
Mildly Reduced EF
LVEF ≥ 50%
HFpEF
LVEF was ≤ 40% but has since improved
Improved EF
The ACC/AHA classification system for heart failure includes which stages?
1, 2, 3, 4
A, B, C, D
I, II, III, IV
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta
The NYHA classification for heart failure is based on symptoms alone.
True
False
What is the only combination drug classified as an Angiotensin Receptor–Neprilysin Inhibitor (ARNI)?
Bisoprolol
Sacubitril/Valsartan (Entresto)
Carvedilol
Metoprolol Succinate
Which component of Sacubitril/Valsartan blocks the harmful effects of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
Sacubitril
Valsartan
Carvedilol
Bisoprolol
Fill in the blank: Sacubitril blocks the enzyme ________, which normally breaks down beneficial natriuretic peptides (ANP and BNP).
neprilysin
renin
aldosterone
angiotensin-converting enzyme
Which of the following is a major concern as a side effect of ARNIs due to neprilysin inhibition?
Bradycardia
Angioedema
Hyperglycemia
Arrhythmia
You should NEVER combine an ARNI with an ACE inhibitor.
True
False
How long is the washout period required when switching from an ACE inhibitor to an ARNI?
36-hour washout period
12-hour washout period
24-hour washout period
48-hour washout period
Which side effect is more common with ARNIs than with ARBs alone because both components lower blood pressure?
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Name one approved beta blocker for heart failure.
Bisoprolol, Metoprolol Succinate, or Carvedilol
Atenolol
Propranolol
Esmolol
What is the main mechanism of action of beta blockers in heart failure treatment?
Increase heart rate
Block the harmful effects of the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)
Increase aldosterone release
Promote sodium retention
Which of the following beta blockers are beta-1 selective?
A) Bisoprolol & Metoprolol Succinate
B) Carvedilol
C) Spironolactone
D) Eplerenone
What is the main caution when starting or increasing the dose of a beta blocker in a patient with heart failure?
Never start or increase the dose in a 'wet patient' (a patient with signs of fluid overload like pulmonary congestion or edema).
Always start with the maximum possible dose to achieve rapid effect.
Increase the dose only if the patient is hypertensive.
Start or increase the dose only if the patient is experiencing bradycardia.
Which two MRAs are mentioned as treatments for heart failure?
Spironolactone and Eplerenone
Lisinopril and Metoprolol
Furosemide and Digoxin
Amlodipine and Atorvastatin
What is the mechanism of action of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) in heart failure treatment?
MRAs are aldosterone antagonists that cause sodium and water loss (decreasing preload) and potassium retention (risk of hyperkalemia).
MRAs increase aldosterone production, leading to sodium and water retention and potassium loss.
MRAs act as beta-blockers, reducing heart rate and contractility.
MRAs inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing afterload and blood pressure.
Eplerenone is more selective and has fewer endocrine side effects than spironolactone, but is more expensive.
True
False
Which side effect should be monitored when using MRAs in heart failure treatment?
Hyperkalemia
Hypoglycemia
Bradycardia
Neutropenia
Which SGLT2 inhibitors are mentioned as examples in the treatment of heart failure?
Dapagliflozin and empagliflozin
Canagliflozin and ertugliflozin
Metformin and sitagliptin
Pioglitazone and rosiglitazone
What is the proposed benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure treatment?
They reduce mortality and hospitalizations.
They increase blood pressure significantly.
They cause rapid weight gain.
They worsen kidney function.
Which of the following drugs is a loop diuretic used on a PRN basis to rapidly mobilize edema fluid in patients with fluid overload?
Digoxin
Furosemide
Vericiguat
Hydralazine
The combination of hydralazine and nitrates was the first drug to receive ethnically restricted approval in 2006, specifically for which patient population?
Asian patients
Hispanic patients
Black/African American patients
Elderly patients
Vericiguat (Verquvo) works by directly stimulating which enzyme?
Sodium-potassium ATPase
Guanylate cyclase
Phosphodiesterase III
Adenylate cyclase
Is Vericiguat (Verquvo) one of the four pillars of heart failure therapy?
True
False
Inotropes such as digoxin work by inhibiting the sodium-potassium ATPase pump, leading to an indirect buildup of intracellular ________, which strengthens contraction.
calcium
potassium
sodium
magnesium
What is a characteristic symptom of digoxin toxicity?
Blue vision
Yellow vision and arrhythmias
Red skin rash
Muscle cramps
The treatment for acute digoxin toxicity is ________.
digoxin immune fab fragments (Digibind)
atropine
naloxone
protamine sulfate
Non-pharmacologic treatments for advanced heart failure may include the use of ________, which are now used earlier and can sometimes lead to improvement in heart function.
left ventricular assist devices (LVADs)
beta-blockers
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
statins
Which of the following drug classes includes Sacubitril/Valsartan?
Beta Blockers
Angiotensin Receptor–Neprilysin Inhibitors (ARNI)
SGLT2 Inhibitors
Loop Diuretics
What is the mechanism of action of Beta Blockers in heart failure management?
Block the harmful effects of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), decreasing heart rate and oxygen consumption, and reducing cardiac remodeling. Also block beta-1 receptors in the kidneys to reduce renin production.
Increase the contractility of the heart by stimulating beta-1 receptors.
Directly dilate coronary arteries to increase blood flow to the myocardium.
Promote sodium and water retention to increase blood volume.
