The healthcare provider is educating a group of senior residents about the risk
factors for heart failure. Which of these factors will the healthcare provider use
into the teaching?
Select all answers that apply.
A
History of preeclampsia.
B
Hypertension
C
Sleep apnea
D
Obesity
E
Increased high-density lipoproteins (HDL).
F
High sodium consumption - ANSWER A, B, C, D, F
,A patient with heart failure has been prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of
the following will the healthcare provider mention while teaching the patient
about this medication?
Select all answers that apply.
A
"Call our office if you experience nausea or lack of appetite."
B
"You should keep a record of your daily weights."
C
"Report any visual changes to our office immediately."
D
"Increase dietary sodium to maintain your fluid balance."
E
"If your pulse is less than 60 beats per minute, do not take the medication."
, F
"If you miss a dose, you should double the dose next time." - ANSWER A, B,
C, and E
An angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor is being administered to a
patient with heart failure. Which of the following describe how an ACE
inhibitor can help a patient with heart failure?
Select all answers that apply.
A
Reduces heart workload.
B
Increases the peripheral vascular resistance.
C
Reduces cardiac remodeling.
D
Reduces cardiac preload.
factors for heart failure. Which of these factors will the healthcare provider use
into the teaching?
Select all answers that apply.
A
History of preeclampsia.
B
Hypertension
C
Sleep apnea
D
Obesity
E
Increased high-density lipoproteins (HDL).
F
High sodium consumption - ANSWER A, B, C, D, F
,A patient with heart failure has been prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of
the following will the healthcare provider mention while teaching the patient
about this medication?
Select all answers that apply.
A
"Call our office if you experience nausea or lack of appetite."
B
"You should keep a record of your daily weights."
C
"Report any visual changes to our office immediately."
D
"Increase dietary sodium to maintain your fluid balance."
E
"If your pulse is less than 60 beats per minute, do not take the medication."
, F
"If you miss a dose, you should double the dose next time." - ANSWER A, B,
C, and E
An angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor is being administered to a
patient with heart failure. Which of the following describe how an ACE
inhibitor can help a patient with heart failure?
Select all answers that apply.
A
Reduces heart workload.
B
Increases the peripheral vascular resistance.
C
Reduces cardiac remodeling.
D
Reduces cardiac preload.
