A Patient with Heart Failure Is Having a B-Type Natriuretic

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with heart failure is having a B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) level drawn.What is the purpose of this laboratory test?

• A) Predict life expectancy
• B) Rule out an ischemic event
• C) Differentiate right from left heart failure
• D) Evaluate effectiveness of medication therapy

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