Heart Failure and its Manifestations Quiz

Test your knowledge of heart failure with questions on symptoms, diagnostic tests, medications, and management approaches. Explore cardiology topics.

#1

Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure?

Persistent coughing
Increased appetite
Improved exercise tolerance
Decreased urination
#2

Which chamber of the heart is most commonly affected by heart failure?

Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
#3

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for heart failure?

Hypertension
Diabetes mellitus
Regular exercise
Coronary artery disease
#4

What is the term used to describe fluid accumulation in the lungs, which is a common manifestation of heart failure?

Pneumonia
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary edema
Pleural effusion
#5

Which of the following is NOT a common treatment approach for managing heart failure?

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)
Pacemaker implantation
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) surgery
Ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation
#6

What is the primary mechanism that leads to heart failure?

Increased blood flow to the heart
Decreased blood flow to the heart
Enlargement of the heart
Inflammation of the heart muscle
#7

Which of the following imaging tests is commonly used to diagnose heart failure?

MRI
X-ray
CT scan
Ultrasound
#8

Which symptom is characteristic of right-sided heart failure?

Dyspnea
Peripheral edema
Orthopnea
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
#9

Which classification system is commonly used to categorize heart failure based on symptoms and functional limitations?

New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification
European Society of Cardiology (ESC) classification
American College of Cardiology (ACC) classification
Seattle Heart Failure Model (SHFM)
#10

Which hormone is commonly elevated in heart failure and contributes to sodium and water retention?

Insulin
Cortisol
Aldosterone
Thyroxine
#11

What is the typical ejection fraction range seen in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?

60-70%
45-55%
30-40%
10-20%
#12

Which medication is commonly used in the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) to reduce mortality and hospitalizations?

Beta-blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Diuretics
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
#13

Which of the following is a potential complication of advanced heart failure?

Hypotension
Hyperkalemia
Hypoglycemia
Pulmonary embolism
#14

What is the primary goal of treatment in chronic heart failure management?

To reverse myocardial damage
To eliminate all symptoms
To improve quality of life
To normalize heart function
#15

Which of the following lifestyle modifications is recommended for patients with heart failure?

Sedentary lifestyle
High-sodium diet
Regular physical activity
Smoking cessation

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