Understanding Heart Failure and B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Quiz
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#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure?
Persistent cough
Increased appetite
Decreased heart rate
Fatigue and weakness
#2
What is the primary role of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in the body?
To regulate blood sugar levels
To regulate blood pressure
To regulate heart rate
To regulate fluid volume
#3
Which chamber of the heart typically pumps blood into the systemic circulation?
Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
#4
In heart failure, which of the following is a compensatory mechanism activated by the body?
Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)
Suppression of sympathetic nervous system
Decreased secretion of BNP
Decreased preload and afterload
#5
Which imaging technique is commonly used to assess cardiac structure and function in heart failure?
Computed tomography (CT) scan
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
Ultrasound (echocardiography)
#6
Which of the following medications is commonly used as a first-line treatment for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?
Beta-blockers
Diuretics
Calcium channel blockers
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
#7
What is the normal range of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in healthy individuals?
Less than 10 pg/mL
10-100 pg/mL
100-300 pg/mL
Greater than 300 pg/mL
#8
Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated heart failure?
Hypotension
Hypothyroidism
Hyperkalemia
Pulmonary edema
#9
What is the primary mechanism by which BNP levels rise in heart failure?
Increased production and release from the kidneys
Decreased degradation in the liver
Increased clearance by the lungs
Decreased secretion by the heart
#10
What is the mechanism of action of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in heart failure?
Vasodilation and diuresis
Vasoconstriction and sodium retention
Increased heart rate and contractility
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system
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