The RCP Role in Management of Pulmonary HTN

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Post-Test Quiz
Pulmonary HTN is defined as Pulmonary Artery Pressure of:*

>20/10 or a Mean PAP >15>40/20 or a Mean PAP of 25>30/15 or a Mean PAP of >20<25/10 or a Mean <30
Symptoms of Pulmonary HTN include:*

Chest TightnessBreathlessnessLimited Exercise CapacityFatigueNone of AboveAll of Above
Primary Pulmonary HTN from idiopathic origin is referred to as Type 5.*

TrueFalse
How many forms of Secondary Pulmonary HTN exist?*

8643
Inhaled nitric oxide is a selective pulmonary vasodilator which reduces pulmonary vascular tone.*

TrueFalse
Inhaled prostacyclin can cause methemoglobinemia*

TrueFalse
The Gold Standard for diagnosing Pulmonary HTN is:*

CXRCT ScanPFTCardiac CatheterizationPFTDLCO
Prostacyclin therapy is a potent vasodilator that causes:*

A. Narrowing of blood vesselsB. Increased bronchospasmC. Natural release of nitric oxideD. Inhibits platelet aggregationBoth A and BBoth C and DNone of Above
Tyvaso and iloprost are two examples of inhaled nitric oxide used at home*

TrueFalse
Inhaled Nitric Oxide is FDA approved for all patient populations.*

TrueFalse
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