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NUR 402 Cardiomyopathy Exam Questions And
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Cardiomyopathy - ANSWER Group of diseases that affect myocardial structure or
function



Usually leads to HF



What does this do to the body with cardiomyopathy? - ANSWER Impaired CO:



This leads to increased vascular resistance and sodium/fluid retention, putting
increased workload on the heart (which is what eventually leads to HF)

What is the major electrolyte imbalance with cardiomyopathy? - ANSWER
Hypernatremia

Types of cardiomyopathy - ANSWER Dilated

Hypertrophic

Restrictive



Pathophys in dilated cardiomyopathy - ANSWER Increased chamber size & volume but
no thickening of ventricle walls



Ventricles have elevated systolic and diastolic volumes but decreased EF



What meds are given to decrease preload in dilated cardiomyopathy? - ANSWER
Nitrates

Diuretics

, Decrease blood going to heart



What meds are given to decrease afterload in dilated cardiomyopathy? - ANSWER ACE
inhibitors



Side effects of ACE inhibitors - ANSWER Dry cough

Hyperkalemia



What meds given to control neurohormonal stimulation in dilated cardiomyopathy? -
ANSWER Beta blockers

Aldosterone antagonist- spirinolactone



How would you treat the patient with dilated cardiomyopathy that develops a-fib? -
ANSWER Antidysrhythmics

Anticoagulants



What may a pt with dilated cardiomyopathy require? - ANSWER 1) Ventricular assist
device

2) Heart transplant



Pathophys in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - ANSWER Thickened left ventricular wall
causes decreased chamber and size



Causes ventricles to take a longer time to relax after systole



Major manifestation of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - ANSWER Exertional dyspnea



How do you improve ventricular filling in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? - ANSWER 1)
Decreasing contractility

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