Heart
Medications
Diagnostic Tests
Signs and Symptoms
Assessments/
Interventions
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This is the leading cause of hospitalization for patients 65 and older.

What is heart failure?

100

Lisinopril is an example of this drug classification, often used to treat CHF.

What is an Angiotensin-Converter Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?

100
This test can detect presence of pleural effusions, infiltrates, or pulmonary edema, better known as the "backing-up" of fluid in the lungs.
What is a Chest X-ray?
100
This term defines a fast heart rate (>100 bpm), commonly a symptom of CHF.
What is tachycardia?
100

A common (non-invasive) way you can measure a patients fluid status.

What are performing and documenting daily standing weights.

200
Heart failure occurs when one or both of these chambers of the heart "fails as a pump".
What are the left or right ventricles.
200
Some patients like to call this medicine a "water pill" , often prescribe to patients with CHF.
What is Lasix or Furosemide?
200
This blood test can be used to detect any metabolic changes that often occur in patients with congestive heart failure.
What is a Basic Metabolic Panel?
200
This term is used to describe the common lung sounds often heard through a stethoscope on patients suffering from CHF.
What are wheezes or crackles?
200

This should be limited to 2 grams and 2 Liters for heart failure patients.

What is sodium intake and fluid intake?

300

This ejection fraction is considered HFrEF.

What is an ejection fraction <40%?

300

These are the 4 class of Heart Failure GDMT (Guideline Directed Medical Therapy?

What are beta blockers, ACE/ARB/ARNI, MRA, and SGLT2i?

300
This particular blood test is the key factor in diagnosing Congestive Heart Failure.
What is Pro-BNP?
300

Patients with CHF often have to assume this position to enhance their already compromised breathing pattern.

What is sitting or standing?

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
The two types of heart dysfunctions that can happen with heart failure.
What are systolic and diastolic dysfunctions?
400

When patients are started on this class of drug, they need to closely monitor for signs of a UTI and genital mycotic infection.

What are SGLT2i (Jardiance and Farxiga)?

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
This symptom can be persistent or intermittent in patients with CHF. It can often be mistaken as a sign of respiratory infection.
What is a cough?
400
This is an easy way to keep track of your patient fluid balance.
What is monitoring intake and output?
500

This is the #1 risk factor for developing heart failure.

What is hypertension?

500

When starting an ARNI (Entresto), it is important to closely monitor these.

What is blood pressure, potassium levels, and kidney function?

500
This test is used to measure and record the ejection fraction of the heart.
What is an echocardiogram?
500
A common symptom of CHF, that can compromise breathing patterns, oxygenation, and can ultimately lead to respiratory failure.
What is pulmonary edema?
500

It is important to schedule a follow up appointment for HF patients here.

What is the Post Discharge Clinic (PDC)?

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