NR 601 MIDTERM EXAM 2026 HIGH-YIELD
PRIMARY CARE CONCEPTS AND PATIENT
MANAGEMENT STUDY MATERIALS
◉ What is Stage C HF?
Answer: Structural heart dz w/prior or current s/s of HF (actually
have HF)
◉ What is Stage D HF?
Answer: Refractory heart failure including specialized interventions
(actually have HF, need surgery, PM, etc.)
◉ What are treatment goals for Stage A HF?
Answer: Heart-healthy lifestyle
Prevent vascular, coronary dz
Prevent LV structural abnormalities
◉ What are drugs used in Stage A HF?
Answer: ACEi or ARB in appropriate pt's for vascular dz or DM
Statins as appropriate
◉ What are treatment goals for Stage B HF?
,Answer: Prevent HF symptoms
Prevent further cardiac remodeling
◉ What are drugs used in Stage B HF?
Answer: ACEi or ARB as appropriate
Beta blockers as appropriate
In selected pt's:
ICD
Revascularization/valvular surgery as appropriate
◉ What are goals of Stage C HFpEF?
Answer: Control symptoms
Improve HRQOL
Prevent hospitalization
Prevent mortality
ID comorbidities
◉ What is treatment for Stage C HFpEF?
Answer: Diuresis to relieve s/s congestion
Follow guideline-driven indications for comorbidities (HTN, AF, CAD,
DM, etc.)
, ◉ What are treatment goals for Stage C HFrEF?
Answer: Control symptoms
Pt education
Prevent hospitalization
Prevent mortality
◉ What are drugs used in Stage C HFrEF?
Answer: Diuretics for fluid retention
ACEi or ARB
BB
Aldosterone antagonists
Drugs in selected pts:
Hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate
ACEi and ARB
Digitalis
Procedures in selected pts:
CRT
ICD
Revascularization/valvular surgery as appropriate
PRIMARY CARE CONCEPTS AND PATIENT
MANAGEMENT STUDY MATERIALS
◉ What is Stage C HF?
Answer: Structural heart dz w/prior or current s/s of HF (actually
have HF)
◉ What is Stage D HF?
Answer: Refractory heart failure including specialized interventions
(actually have HF, need surgery, PM, etc.)
◉ What are treatment goals for Stage A HF?
Answer: Heart-healthy lifestyle
Prevent vascular, coronary dz
Prevent LV structural abnormalities
◉ What are drugs used in Stage A HF?
Answer: ACEi or ARB in appropriate pt's for vascular dz or DM
Statins as appropriate
◉ What are treatment goals for Stage B HF?
,Answer: Prevent HF symptoms
Prevent further cardiac remodeling
◉ What are drugs used in Stage B HF?
Answer: ACEi or ARB as appropriate
Beta blockers as appropriate
In selected pt's:
ICD
Revascularization/valvular surgery as appropriate
◉ What are goals of Stage C HFpEF?
Answer: Control symptoms
Improve HRQOL
Prevent hospitalization
Prevent mortality
ID comorbidities
◉ What is treatment for Stage C HFpEF?
Answer: Diuresis to relieve s/s congestion
Follow guideline-driven indications for comorbidities (HTN, AF, CAD,
DM, etc.)
, ◉ What are treatment goals for Stage C HFrEF?
Answer: Control symptoms
Pt education
Prevent hospitalization
Prevent mortality
◉ What are drugs used in Stage C HFrEF?
Answer: Diuretics for fluid retention
ACEi or ARB
BB
Aldosterone antagonists
Drugs in selected pts:
Hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate
ACEi and ARB
Digitalis
Procedures in selected pts:
CRT
ICD
Revascularization/valvular surgery as appropriate