CHF

Question 1

Name the 3 drugs used to treat CHF

Answer 1

Diuretic- measure daily weight, digitalis-measure apical pulse, DO NOT give

Question 2

CHF intervention

Answer 2

Bed rest, Ted hose applied before the clients get out of bed and removed daily, Never massage calves

Question 3

What complication is common in CHF?

Answer 3

Pulmonary edema

Question 4

The client with CHF is to REPORT to doc if gained_____

Answer 4

3lbs in one wk

Question 5

Name the four most toxic affects of digitalis

Answer 5

Anorexia, N&V, yellow vision, arrhythmia

Question 6

CHF can result from MI (heart attack). (T/F)

Answer 6

True