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2 Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure Flashcards

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Where does right sided heart failure back up to?

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The body

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Where does left sided heart failure back up to?

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The lungs

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True or false: Right sided heart failure can cause Left sided heart failure

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False

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True or false: Left sided heart failure can cause right sided heart failure

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True

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What are the side effects of digitalis?

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  • Toxicity can be fatal
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Confusion
  • Visual disturbance
  • Arrhythmias
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What is the mechanism of action for ACE inhibitors?

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  • ACE inhibitors limit peripheral vasoconstriction
  • Decreased cardiac workload by decreasing cardiac afterload
  • Decreased afterload eases the strain on the failing heart, improving cardiac performance and increased exercise tolerance
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