The American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) published management guidelines for heart failure.
They have defined stage A as including patients with no symptoms or functional cardiac anomalies who have which of the following behaviors or conditions that are strongly associated with developing heart failure?
a. Hypertension, headaches, and schizophrenia
b. Tachycardia, scleroderma, and bipolar disease
c. Treatment with cardiotoxic drugs, hypertension, and diabetes
d. Diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and headaches
Question 2
The nurse is providing patient education about digoxin (Lanoxin) to a 50-year-old woman. Which statement by the patient demonstrates a need for further teaching?
a. I should monitor my heart rate prior to taking this medication.
b. This medication prolongs life in women.
c. I will not see full benefits for 1 to 3 months.
d. This medication can cause electrolyte imbalance, so I will need to have my blood checked periodically.