Heart Failure Flashcards
In the medical management of acute left ventricular failure pair the following
statements with the corresponding drug from the list below.
- A drug with venodilator and diuretic properties often used intravenously.
A Atenolol H Indapamide B Bendroflumethiazide I Isosorbide dinitrate C Bisoprolol J Isosorbide mononitrate D Candesartan K Metolazone E Diamorphine L Ramipril F Furosemide M Simvastatin G Glyceryl trinitrate N Spironolactone
F. Furosemide
In the medical management of acute left ventricular failure pair the following
statements with the corresponding drug from the list below.
- An intravenous venodilator used to lower pre-load, also used sublingually in angina
management.
A Atenolol H Indapamide B Bendroflumethiazide I Isosorbide dinitrate C Bisoprolol J Isosorbide mononitrate D Candesartan K Metolazone E Diamorphine L Ramipril F Furosemide M Simvastatin G Glyceryl trinitrate N Spironolactone
G: Glyceryl Trinitrate
In the medical management of acute left ventricular failure pair the following
statements with the corresponding drug from the list below.
- An intravenous agent used to reduce the anxiety and distress of dyspnoea A drug with venodilator and diuretic properties often used intravenously.
A Atenolol H Indapamide B Bendroflumethiazide I Isosorbide dinitrate C Bisoprolol J Isosorbide mononitrate D Candesartan K Metolazone E Diamorphine L Ramipril F Furosemide M Simvastatin G Glyceryl trinitrate N Spironolactone
E: Diamorphine
In the medical management of acute left ventricular failure pair the following
statements with the corresponding drug from the list below.
- A drug acting at the loop of Henle to inhibit sodium reabsorption
A Atenolol H Indapamide B Bendroflumethiazide I Isosorbide dinitrate C Bisoprolol J Isosorbide mononitrate D Candesartan K Metolazone E Diamorphine L Ramipril F Furosemide M Simvastatin G Glyceryl trinitrate N Spironolactone
F: Furosemide
In the medical management of acute left ventricular failure pair the following
statements with the corresponding drug from the list below.
- A thiazide-related diuretic unsuitable for acute left ventricular failure and reserved
exclusively for refractory chronic heart failure
A Atenolol H Indapamide B Bendroflumethiazide I Isosorbide dinitrate C Bisoprolol J Isosorbide mononitrate D Candesartan K Metolazone E Diamorphine L Ramipril F Furosemide M Simvastatin G Glyceryl trinitrate N Spironolactone
K: Metolazone
In the medical management of chronic heart failure pair the following statements with the corresponding drug from the list below.
- A loop diuretic 1 mg of which is equivalent to 40 mg of furosemide.
A Atenolol H Dopamine B Bumetanide I Isosorbide mononitrate C Bisoprolol J Ivabradine D Candesartan K Metolazone E Carvedilol L Ramipril F Digoxin M Simvastatin G Dobutamine N Spironolactone
B: Bumetanide
In the medical management of chronic heart failure pair the following statements with the corresponding drug from the list below.
- A beta blocker only licensed for use in chronic heart failure.
A Atenolol H Dopamine B Bumetanide I Isosorbide mononitrate C Bisoprolol J Ivabradine D Candesartan K Metolazone E Carvedilol L Ramipril F Digoxin M Simvastatin G Dobutamine N Spironolactone
E: Carvedilol
In the medical management of chronic heart failure pair the following statements with the corresponding drug from the list below.
- Inhibits the If channel in the sinus node
A Atenolol H Dopamine B Bumetanide I Isosorbide mononitrate C Bisoprolol J Ivabradine D Candesartan K Metolazone E Carvedilol L Ramipril F Digoxin M Simvastatin G Dobutamine N Spironolactone
J: Ivabradine
In the medical management of chronic heart failure pair the following statements with the corresponding drug from the list below.
- Potassium-sparing and can cause gynaecomastia
A Atenolol H Dopamine B Bumetanide I Isosorbide mononitrate C Bisoprolol J Ivabradine D Candesartan K Metolazone E Carvedilol L Ramipril F Digoxin M Simvastatin G Dobutamine N Spironolactone
N: Spironolactone
In the medical management of chronic heart failure pair the following statements with the corresponding drug from the list below.
- Used in a beta blocked patient in sinus rhythm and a heart rate over 70 beats
per minute
A Atenolol H Dopamine B Bumetanide I Isosorbide mononitrate C Bisoprolol J Ivabradine D Candesartan K Metolazone E Carvedilol L Ramipril F Digoxin M Simvastatin G Dobutamine N Spironolactone
J: Ivabradine
In the investigation of chronic heart failure pair the following statements with the corresponding investigation from the list below.
- A low value has a high negative predictive value making heart failure unlikely in
an untreated patient and can be used as a prognostic marker.
A Aldosterone levels H Ejection fraction
B Brain natriuretic peptide I Electrocardiograph
C Coronary angiogram J Exercise test (Bruce protocol)
D Chest x-ray K High Sensitivity Troponin T
E Creatine kinase L Holter monitor
F CT coronary angiogram M Perfusion scintigraphy
G D-dimer N
Serum angiotensin-converting
enzyme levels
B: Brain Natriuretic Peptide
In the investigation of chronic heart failure pair the following statements with the corresponding investigation from the list below.
- A functional assessment of coronary perfusion also giving information on
myocardial scarring, ejection fraction and prognosis in coronary artery disease
A Aldosterone levels H Ejection fraction
B Brain natriuretic peptide I Electrocardiograph
C Coronary angiogram J Exercise test (Bruce protocol)
D Chest x-ray K High Sensitivity Troponin T
E Creatine kinase L Holter monitor
F CT coronary angiogram M Perfusion scintigraphy
G D-dimer N
Serum angiotensin-converting
enzyme levels
M: Perfusion Scintigraphy
In the investigation of chronic heart failure pair the following statements with the corresponding investigation from the list below.
- Value which can distinguish between systolic and diastolic heart failure
A Aldosterone levels H Ejection fraction
B Brain natriuretic peptide I Electrocardiograph
C Coronary angiogram J Exercise test (Bruce protocol)
D Chest x-ray K High Sensitivity Troponin T
E Creatine kinase L Holter monitor
F CT coronary angiogram M Perfusion scintigraphy
G D-dimer N
Serum angiotensin-converting
enzyme levels
H: Ejection Fraction
In the investigation of chronic heart failure pair the following statements with the corresponding investigation from the list below.
- Useful in the assessment for hibernating myocardium
A Aldosterone levels H Ejection fraction
B Brain natriuretic peptide I Electrocardiograph
C Coronary angiogram J Exercise test (Bruce protocol)
D Chest x-ray K High Sensitivity Troponin T
E Creatine kinase L Holter monitor
F CT coronary angiogram M Perfusion scintigraphy
G D-dimer N
Serum angiotensin-converting
enzyme levels
M: Perfusion Scintigraphy
In the investigation of chronic heart failure pair the following statements with the corresponding investigation from the list below.
- Kerley’s B lines may be a feature of heart failure on this investigation
A Aldosterone levels H Ejection fraction
B Brain natriuretic peptide I Electrocardiograph
C Coronary angiogram J Exercise test (Bruce protocol)
D Chest x-ray K High Sensitivity Troponin T
E Creatine kinase L Holter monitor
F CT coronary angiogram M Perfusion scintigraphy
G D-dimer N
Serum angiotensin-converting
enzyme levels
D: Chest X-Ray
In the investigating of the cause of heart failure, pair the following clinical contexts with the most likely predisposing cause from the list below
- Heart failure occurring during pregnancy or within 6 months of delivery
A Amyloid heart disease H Lyme disease
B Cor pulmonale I Pre-eclampsia
C Chaga’s disease J Primary pulmonary hypertension
D Dilated cardiomyopathy K Puerperal cardiomyopathy
E Eisenmenger’s syndrome L
Tachycardia-induced
cardiomyopathy
F
Heart failure with preserved
ejection fraction M Thyrotoxicosis
G Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy N Viral cardiomyopathy
K: Puerperal Cardiomyopathy
In the investigating of the cause of heart failure, pair the following clinical contexts with the most likely predisposing cause from the list below
- Heart failure occurring as a consequence of long-standing poorly controlled atrial
fibrillation
A Amyloid heart disease H Lyme disease
B Cor pulmonale I Pre-eclampsia
C Chaga’s disease J Primary pulmonary hypertension
D Dilated cardiomyopathy K Puerperal cardiomyopathy
E Eisenmenger’s syndrome L
Tachycardia-induced
cardiomyopathy
F
Heart failure with preserved
ejection fraction M Thyrotoxicosis
G Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy N Viral cardiomyopathy
L: Tachycardia-Induced Cardiomyopathy
In the investigating of the cause of heart failure, pair the following clinical contexts with the most likely predisposing cause from the list below
- Form of heart failure seen as consequence of chronic alcohol abuse
A Amyloid heart disease H Lyme disease
B Cor pulmonale I Pre-eclampsia
C Chaga’s disease J Primary pulmonary hypertension
D Dilated cardiomyopathy K Puerperal cardiomyopathy
E Eisenmenger’s syndrome L
Tachycardia-induced
cardiomyopathy
F
Heart failure with preserved
ejection fraction M Thyrotoxicosis
G Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy N Viral cardiomyopathy
D: Dilated Cardiomyopathy
In the investigating of the cause of heart failure, pair the following clinical contexts with the most likely predisposing cause from the list below
- Form of heart failure associated with hypertension, diabetes mellitus and left
ventricular hypertrophy
A Amyloid heart disease H Lyme disease
B Cor pulmonale I Pre-eclampsia
C Chaga’s disease J Primary pulmonary hypertension
D Dilated cardiomyopathy K Puerperal cardiomyopathy
E Eisenmenger’s syndrome L
Tachycardia-induced
cardiomyopathy
F
Heart failure with preserved
ejection fraction M Thyrotoxicosis
G Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy N Viral cardiomyopathy
F: Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
In the investigating of the cause of heart failure, pair the following clinical contexts with the most likely predisposing cause from the list below
- Heart failure associated with chronic obstructive airways disease and interstitial
lung disease
A Amyloid heart disease H Lyme disease
B Cor pulmonale I Pre-eclampsia
C Chaga’s disease J Primary pulmonary hypertension
D Dilated cardiomyopathy K Puerperal cardiomyopathy
E Eisenmenger’s syndrome L
Tachycardia-induced
cardiomyopathy
F
Heart failure with preserved
ejection fraction M Thyrotoxicosis
G Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy N Viral cardiomyopathy
B: Cor Pulmonale
