Module 12: Cardiology (Assessment)
Regarding Heart Failure. All statements below are correct EXCEPT
A. Carvedilol is prescribed when patient is in acute heart failure
B. Patients with asymptomatic LV dysfunction have a higher mortality and morbidity than the general population
C. ACE-inhibitors are indicated in patients with asymptomatic LV dysfunction
D. Heart failure with preserved LV function is seen in hypertension
E. A weight gain of 2.5 kgs within 3 days warrants an increase in diuretic dose
Regarding Heart Failure. All statements below are correct EXCEPT
A. Carvedilol is prescribed when patient is in acute heart failure
B. Patients with asymptomatic LV dysfunction have a higher mortality and morbidity than the general population
C. ACE-inhibitors are indicated in patients with asymptomatic LV dysfunction
D. Heart failure with preserved LV function is seen in hypertension
E. A weight gain of 2.5 kgs within 3 days warrants an increase in diuretic dose