Heart Failure Assessment and Management Quiz

Test your knowledge of heart failure with questions on symptoms, medications, therapies, and lifestyle modifications. Assess your understanding of cardiac care.

#1

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

Chest pain
Persistent cough
Joint pain
Migraine
#2

Which classification system is commonly used to assess the severity of heart failure symptoms?

New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
#3

What is the primary purpose of ACE inhibitors in heart failure management?

Reduce blood pressure
Increase heart rate
Improve insulin sensitivity
Inhibit the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
#4

Which class of medications is commonly used for managing fluid retention in heart failure?

Beta-blockers
Diuretics
Calcium channel blockers
Alpha-blockers
#5

Which imaging modality is commonly used to assess cardiac structure and function in heart failure?

CT scan
MRI
X-ray
Ultrasound (echocardiography)
#6

What is the primary goal of beta-blockers in heart failure management?

Increase heart rate
Enhance fluid retention
Reduce myocardial workload
Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system
#7

In heart failure, which type of diuretic is commonly used to manage fluid overload?

Loop diuretics
Thiazide diuretics
Potassium-sparing diuretics
Osmotic diuretics
#8

What is the ejection fraction range indicative of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?

Greater than 70%
50-70%
40-49%
Less than 40%
#9

Which lifestyle modification is recommended for patients with heart failure?

High sodium diet
Regular alcohol consumption
Smoking cessation
Sedentary lifestyle
#10

Which laboratory test is commonly used to assess renal function in heart failure patients on diuretics?

Lipid profile
Complete blood count (CBC)
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine
Thyroid function tests
#11

What is the primary mechanism of action of aldosterone antagonists in heart failure?

Vasodilation
Diuresis
Anti-inflammatory effects
Blocking aldosterone receptors
#12

Which parameter is measured to assess the effectiveness of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in heart failure?

Blood pressure
Pulse rate
QRS duration on electrocardiogram (ECG)
Respiratory rate

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