Heart failure — Flashcards

One possible treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy is heart _____

A B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) blood test is used for diagnosing _____

What is the effect of chronic renal failure on serum phosphate levels?_____

Pneumocystis pneumonia is a(n) _____ pneumonia

Acute tubular necrosis due to ischemic injury is often preceded by _____

Does the maintenance phase of acute tubular necrosis present with oliguria or polyuria? _____

How do levels of serum BUN change with kidney dysfunction? _____

Which virus can cause respiratory insufficiency and decreased DTRs?_____

What is the most common cause of right heart failure?_____

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes _____ dysfunction (systolic or diastolic)