Cardiology - Group 4 | Medical Hub

11. What is the most common precipitant of acute heart failure?

A) Acute myocardial ischemia B) Infection C) Arrhythmia (AF) D) Medication non-adherence

12. What is the first-line treatment for acute pulmonary edema?

A) Furosemide IV, oxygen, and vasodilators (nitrates) B) Morphine C) Dobutamine D) Vasopressin

13. What is the dose of furosemide for initial treatment of acute heart failure?

A) 1-2 times home dose (max 40-80 mg IV) B) 20 mg IV C) 100 mg IV D) 40 mg PO

14. What is the indication for inotropes in acute heart failure?

A) Cardiogenic shock B) Low ejection fraction C) Pulmonary edema D) Hypertensive emergency

15. What is the inotrope of choice for acute heart failure with atrial fibrillation?

A) Dobutamine B) Milrinone C) Dopamine D) Digoxin