Integrated Chronic care Management For Congestive Heart Failure: Pre-test

The primary cause of systolic heart failure is coronary artery disease causing impaired heart muscle contraction

Is a ventricle filling problem

Equates to an ejection fraction of 55%

A and B

All of the above

It is more common in women with hypertension

Is a ventricle emptying problem

Equates to an ejection fraction of 65%

A and C

B only

True

False

Infections like a UTI or pneumonia

Medication non-adherence

Anemia

Atrial fibrillation

All of the above

Cough

Change in usual SOB

Palpitations

Increased fatigue

B and D

All of the above

ACE inhibitors

Calcium Channel blockers

Fluid restriction of < 3 liters/day

All of the above

True

False

Components of both are seen in most heart failure patients

Symptoms of SOB, fluid retention and fatigue are common

Neuro-hormonal and circulatory abnormalities

Treatment differs between types

All of the above

A, B, and C.

ACE inhibitors

ARB’s

Aldosterone antagonists

Beta blockers

Patient ability to state the purpose of medications

Patient avoids foods with excess sodium

Patient avoids NSAIDS

Patient adequately manages co-morbid conditions

All of the above