WEEK 10 HF & AFIB

Question 1

What is another term for HFrEF?

Answer 1

Systolic heart failure

Question 2

What is another term for HFpEF?

Answer 2

Diastolic heart failure

Question 3

What is the scale used to stage heart failure?

Answer 3

New York Heart Association functional classifications

Question 4

What are 3 symptoms associated with right sided heart failure?

Answer 4

1. Peripheral edema
2. Ascites
3. Jugular venous distention

Question 5

What are 3 symptoms associated with left sided heart failure?

Answer 5

1. Pulmonary edema
2. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
3. Ejection fraction of <45%

Question 6

What is the protein hormone produced by the ventricles of the heart that is released in response to increased pressure?

Answer 6

Brain natriuretic peptide

Question 7

What is the target INR for patients on warfarin?

Answer 7

2-3

Question 8

Who is the person that manages cardiac devices?

Answer 8

Electrophysiologist

Question 9

Why should NSAIDs be avoided in patients with HF?

Answer 9

Increases fluid retention and risk of bleeding

Question 10

What is the term describing atrial fibrillation leading to heart failure?

Answer 10

Tachycardia mediated cardiomyopathy

Question 11

What are 3 classifications of a-fib?

Answer 11

Paroxysmal, persistent, permanent

Question 12

Right sided stroke affects what in the patient?

Answer 12

Space/time perception
Impulse control
Judgment

Question 13

Left sided stroke affects what in the patient?

Answer 13

Speech, language, math
Patient may become more cautious

Question 14

What is the function of the frontal lobe of the brain?

Answer 14

Thinking, planning, judgment

Question 15

What is the function of the parietal lobe?

Answer 15

Sensation

Question 16

What is the function of the temporal lobe?

Answer 16

Hearing
Understanding