Heart Failure in Older Adults: Diagnosis and Treatment
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Heart Failure in Older Adults: Diagnosis and Treatment“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of Cardiovascular System Disorders in the Older Adult“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following is a key component of a focused physical examination for heart failure?
- Assessment of jugular venous pressure
- Measurement of waist circumference
- Testing of deep tendon reflexes
- Evaluation of pupillary response
- Assessment of gait stability
A patient who experiences shortness of breath when climbing stairs but has no symptoms at rest would be classified as which NYHA functional class?
- Class II
- Class I
- Class III
- Class IV
- None of the above
Which laboratory test is most specific for diagnosing heart failure in a symptomatic patient?
- NT-proBNP
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Liver function tests (LFTs)
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Hemoglobin A1C
Which cardiac imaging modality provides information about ejection fraction, chamber sizes, wall thickness, and valve function in suspected heart failure?
- Echocardiogram
- Chest X-ray
- Electrocardiogram
- Nuclear stress test
- Coronary calcium scoring
According to current guidelines, which combination of medications is recommended for a Stage B heart failure patient with hypertension and a history of myocardial infarction?
- ACE inhibitor and beta-blocker
- Calcium channel blocker and thiazide diuretic
- Loop diuretic and aldosterone antagonist
- Nitrates and hydralazine
- ARB and calcium channel blocker
Why is vitamin D deficiency clinically significant in patients with heart failure?
- It can impair cardiac contractility and cause adverse cardiac remodeling
- It primarily affects heart rate variability
- It only impacts calcium metabolism without cardiovascular effects
- It exclusively causes electrolyte abnormalities
- It solely affects peripheral vascular resistance
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Dozent des Vortrages Heart Failure in Older Adults: Diagnosis and Treatment
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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