Exam PCCN Topic 1 Question 428 Discussion
Actual exam question for AACN's PCCN exam
Question #: 428
Topic #: 1
Question #: 428
Topic #: 1
The most common cause of dilated cardiomyopathy is:
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Correct answer: Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of dilated cardiomyopathy.
Aortic stenosis is a cause of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and myocardial fibrosis can cause restrictive cardiomyopathy. While viral, bacterial, or fungal infections can cause dilated cardiomyopathy, infection is not the most common cause.
Reference:
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rns, Suzanne
M. AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing, Fourth Edition. Pg 467-468.
Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of dilated cardiomyopathy.
Aortic stenosis is a cause of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and myocardial fibrosis can cause restrictive cardiomyopathy. While viral, bacterial, or fungal infections can cause dilated cardiomyopathy, infection is not the most common cause.
Reference:
Bu
rns, Suzanne
M. AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing, Fourth Edition. Pg 467-468.
by Lawrence at Jul 09, 2024, 10:16 PM
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