HF Therapeutics

1. 1Which drug combo is consistent with the AHA step 1 recommendations for a fluid-overloaded pt with HFrEF?

   1. ALisinopril, Carvedilol, Furosimide
   2. BVerapamil, Thiazide, Carvedilol
   3. CDiltiazem, Lisinopril, Furosimide
   4. DMetoprolol, Lisinopril, Valsartan
2. 2Which type of medication is the best choice for treating pts with HFrEF, mild fluid retention, HTN and a GFR > 40?

   1. AHydrochlorothiazide
   2. BFurosemide
   3. CSpironolactone
3. 3What is an appropriate target dose for lisinopril to treat a pt with HFrEF?

   1. A40 mg
   2. B20 mg
   3. C2.5 mg
   4. D5 mg
4. 4What is an appropriate target dose for losartan to treat a pt with HFrEF?

   1. A25 mg
   2. B150 mg
   3. C160 mg twice daily
   4. D50 mg
5. 5A pt presents with an acute exacerbation of HFrEF. He hasn't taken any medication in the past 2 weeks. What is the best course of action for his meds?

   1. AStart furosemide now, lisinopril in 24 hrs, metoprolol in 48 hrs
   2. BStart lisinopril now, metoprolol in 24 hrs, furosemide in 48 hrs
   3. CStart furosemide, metoprolol, lisinopril now
   4. DStart amlodipine now, metoprolol in 24 hrs, lisinopril in 48 hrs
6. 6A 60 y/o pt who identifies as black presents with NYHA class III HFrEF. He is already taking metoprolol, HCTZ and valsartan at max tolerated dosage. Which would likely be the best option, per the AHA guidelines?

   1. AAdd BiDil (hydral-nitrate)
   2. BAdd spironolactone
   3. CNo change
   4. DAdd ARNI
7. 7Which of the following meds should be titrated down when GFR < 50 ml/min?

   1. AEplerenone
   2. BSpironolactone
   3. CMetoprolol
   4. DCarvedilol
   5. ELisinopril
   6. FValsartan
8. 8Which of the following is true about HFpEF?

   1. AThere are no proven strategies to improve survival in HFpEF
   2. BFluid overload in HFpEF should be managed via diuretics
   3. CThe best strategy for HFpEF is to manage comorbidities like HTN, arrhythmias, and diabetes
   4. DHFpEF is commonly associated with diastolic heart failure/dysfunction
   5. EHFpEF is associated with concentric LV hypertrophy

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Quiz on HF Therapeutics, created by Liz Sanders on 10/12/2020.

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