Kahoot - Final Flashcards
(40 cards)
Common causes of secondary HTN in middle-aged adults include:
Hyperthyroid
OSA
Drugs that may increase BP as a side effect:
Birth control pills
Prednisone
NSAIDS
Refractory HTN is:
Uncontrolled BP on 5+ drugs
Dietary intake of which electrolytes is inversely related to HTN?
Potassium
Calcium
Which of the following is the best anti hypertension drug for induction?
Esmolol
Labetolol
Hydralazine
Nicardepine
Esmolol
Pulmonary arterial HTN is defines as a mPAP above:
20
Pulmonary vasodilating drug classes for PAH include:
Prostanoids
Endothelin receptor antagonists
A systemic-to-pulmonary shunt may cause PH in which form?
High-flow PH
Therapeutic effects of prostinoids include:
Pulmonary vasodilation
Anti-inflmmatory
Anti-platelet aggregation
Which class of drug can prolong the action of nitric oxide?
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Physical symptoms of PAH include:
JVD
S3 gallop
The definitive test for PAH is:
Right heart cath
What is the primary characteristic of systolic heart failure?
decreased ejection fraction
What symptoms are commonly associated with heart failure?
S3 gallop and dyspnea
What cardiac pressure does the BNP level primarily reflect?
LV end diastolic wall stress
What is the primary goal in cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure?
improve Cardiac output
Which lifestyle modifications are recommended for heart failure patients?
stop smoking and aerobic fitness
What is a potential complication in advanced heart failure?
dysrhythmias
What are the most effective treatment choices for HFrEF?
ace inhibitors and beta blocker
What are the primary diuretics recommended for heart failure according to ACC and ESC guidelines?
loop diuretics
Which device prevents sudden cardiac death due to dysrhythmias?
ICD
What is the leading cause of de novo heart failure?
coronary artery occlusion
What is the first line treatment for acute heart failure?
diuretics
What is the effect of increasing cAMP on cardiac contractility?
increases intracellular calcium and increases excitation contraction coupling