Chapter 33 Congestive Heart Failure Q&A (1 of 55) Sample Questions

1. A 66-year-old man has been diagnosed of T2DM today. His HbA1c was 8.2% and SrCr 1.8mg/dl 2 weeks ago. He has a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia and systolic heart failure (NYHA Class III, Ejection fraction 33%). He has 2+ pitting Edema bilaterally. In addition to improvement in diet and exercise, which of the following drugs will you initiate?
  1. A. A) Metformin
  2. B. B) Pioglitazone
  3. C. C) Glipizide
  4. D. D) Sitagliptin
Ans: A
Tips: Pioglitazone and sitagliptine should be avoided in Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).