Heart
Medications
Diagnostic Tests
Signs and Symptoms
Assessments/
Interventions
100

What is the criteria in terms of left ventricular ejection fraction for HF with mildly reduced EF?(HFmrEF)

LVEF 41%-49%

100

What two active ingredients are the combination product Entresto?

What are valsartan and sacubitril?

100

A patient has an EF of 42% What is the HF classification

HFmrEF

100

what is a visual indicator that a patient may have decreased oxygenation?

What is cyanosis of the nail beds?

100

A patient has an EF of 35% with SOB on exertion and no symptoms at rest .What is the HF classification?

What is Stage C class II

200
What is the percentage  of blood that the left ventricle pumps out with each contraction?

What is Ejection Fraction?

200

Which  beta blockers are specifically  recommended for HFrEF?

carvedilol,bisprolol,metoprolol succinate

200

For patients who are diagnosed with HF 

laboratory evaluation should include what tests (list 3)

Complete blood count ,urinalysis ,serum electrolytes,blood urea nitrogen,serum creatinine,glucose fasting lipid profile liver function profile tests,iron studies,and thyroid stimulating hormone level

200

This is a sign of heart failure where there is a bulging of the major veins in your neck

Jugular venous distention(JVD)

300
The heart muscle maintains contractility by using energy sources provided by the breakdown of these substances.
What are calcium ions and adenosine triptophosphate (ATP)?
300
This particular blood test is the key factor in diagnosing Congestive Heart Failure.
What is Pro-BNP?
300

What is the amount of weight gained in 1 week that should trigger a heart failure patient to call their provider about a potential exxaerbation?

What is 5lbs?

300
This is a great way to assess any changes in oxygenation that can often occur during an acute episode of CHF.
What is obtain O2 sats, or inspect the skin and nail beds for pallor.
400

In HFrEF, there is a reduced force of contractility during_____

what is systole?

400

Which heart failure medication has the highest risk f causing gynecomastia in men?

spironolactone

400
This test is used to monitor the electrical activity of the heart. The machine prints out what some people say looks like "squiggly" lines.
What is an EKG?
400

What stage (s) of HF have symptoms and what stage(s) do not?

stages A & B have no symptoms because they are at risk and pre stages C&D are symptomatic?

400
This is an easy way to keep track of your patient fluid balance.
What is monitoring intake and output?
500

This medication selectivity blocks "leaky" currents through the SA node and is indicated for patients on the max beta blocker with HR>70

 What is Ivabradine?

500
This drug is a Alpha-beta adrenergic blocker commonly used to treat Congestive Heart Failure.
What is Carvedilol?
500

What value for Nt-proBNP is indicative of HF?

What is >300

500
A common symptom of CHF, that can compromise breathing patterns, oxygenation, and can ultimately lead to respiratory failure.
What is pulmonary edema?
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