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NR 601 / NR601 Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family Midterm Exam Review | 200 Q & A | Rated A | Chamberlain College

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1. What is FEV1? - Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (80-120%) 2. What is FVC? - Forced Vital Capacity (80-120%) 3. The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is - FEV1/FVC ratio ... 4. What is normal FEV1/FVC ratio? - <0.7 (70%) 5. The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart - The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis 6. A 55 yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is causing a cough and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was most likely prescribed? - Lisinopril 7. What is Stage A of HF? - At high risk for heart failure but w/out structural changes/symptoms 8. What are treatment goals for Stage A HF? - Heart-healthy lifestyle - Prevent vascular, coronary dz - Prevent LV structural abnormalities 9. What are drugs used in Stage A HF? - ACEi or ARB in appropriate pt's for vascular dz or DM - Statins as appropriate 10. What is Stage B HF? - Structural heart dz but w/out s/s of HF (still "at risk" for HF) 11. What are treatment goals for Stage B HF? - Prevent HF symptoms - Prevent further cardiac remodeling 12. What are drugs used in Stage B HF? - ACEi or ARB as appropriate - Beta blockers as appropriate - In selected pt's: o ICD o Revascularization/valvular surgery as appropriate 13. What is Stage C HF? - Structural heart dz w/prior or current s/s of HF (actually have HF) 14. What are goals of Stage C HFpEF? - Control symptoms - Improve HRQOL - Prevent hospitalization - Prevent mortality - ID comorbidities 15. What is treatment for Stage C HFpEF? - Diuresis to relieve s/s congestion - Follow guideline-driven indications for comorbidities (HTN, AF, CAD, DM, etc.) [Show More]

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