Assessment of Cardiovascular Function Chapter 25 Hinkle

______ (awakening at night to urinate) is common in patients with HF. - Nocturia ______ is a common nonprescription medication that improves outcomes in patients with CAD when taken daily. - Aspirin ______ is a neurohormone that helps regulate BP and fluid volume. - BNP ______ may also be used if the patient cannot exercise. - Dobutamine (S3) Gallop sounds are very low-frequency sounds and are heard with the ______ of the stethoscope placed very lightly against the chest. - bell A 12-hour fast is necessary before drawing a blood sample for an accurate serum measurement. Test results are interpreted as optimal (less than 12 mcmol/L), borderline (12 to 15 mcmol/L), and high risk (greater than 15 mcmol/L) for this amino acid: - Homocysteine A BNP level greater than ______ pg/mL is suggestive of HF. - 100 A broad and forceful apical impulse is known as a ______ because it appears to lift the hand from the chest wall during palpation. - left ventricular heave or lift A careful medication history ______ uncovers common medication errors and causes for nonadherence to the medication regimen. - often