Stage C patients usually require a combination of three to four drugs to manage their heart failure. In
addition to ACE inhibitors and beta blockers, diuretics may be added. Which of the following statements
about diur
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Stage C patients usually require a combination of three to four drugs to manage their heart failure. In
addition to ACE inhibitors and beta blockers, diuretics may be added. Which of the following statements
about diuretics is NOT true?
A. Diuretics reduce preload associated with fluid retention.
B. Diuretics can be used earlier than Stage C when the goal is control of hypertension.
C. Diuretics may produce problems with electrolyte imbalances and abnormal glucose and lipid
metabolism.
D. Diuretics from the potassium-sparing class should be used when using an ARB. {{Correct Ans- D.
Diuretics from the potassium-sparing class should be used when using an ARB.
-Digoxin has a very limited role in treatment of heart failure. It is used mainly for patients with:
A. Ejection fractions above 40%
B. An audible S3
C. Mitral stenosis as a primary cause for heart failure
D. Renal insufficiency {{Correct Ans- B. An audible S3-Which of the following classes of drugs is contraindicated in heart failure?
A. Nitrates
B. Long-acting dihydropyridines
C. Calcium channel blockers
D. Alpha-beta blockers {{Correct Ans- C. Calcium channel blockers
-Heart failure is a leading cause of death and hospitalization in older adults (greater than 65 years old).
The drug of choice for this population is:
A. Aldosterone antagonists
B. Eplerenone
C. ACE inhibitors
D. ARBs {{Correct Ans- C. ACE inhibitors
-ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart failure during pregnancy is
best done by a specialist, which of the following drug classes are considered to be safe, at least in the
later parts of pregnancy?
A. Diuretics
B. ARBs
C. Beta blockers
D. Nitrates {{Correct Ans- C. Beta blockers
-Heart failure is a chronic condition that can be adequately managed in primary care. However,
consultation with or referral to a cardiologist is appropriate when:A. Symptoms markedly worsen or the patient becomes hypotensive and has syncope
B. There is evidence of progressive renal insufficiency or failure
C. The patient remains symptomatic on optimal doses of an ACE inhibitor, a beta blocker, and a diuretic
D. Any of the above {{Correct Ans- D. Any of the above
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