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sabina

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix) for heart failure. What does the nurse know about furosemide (Lasix) in regards to its choice of treatment?
 
  1. It is a first-choice pharmacotherapy.
  2. It is a second-choice pharmacotherapy.
  3. It is a third-choice pharmacotherapy.
  4. It is a fourth-choice pharmacotherapy.

Question 2

Which medications are second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Beta-adrenergic blockers
  2. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
  3. Diuretics
  4. ACE inhibitors
  5. Alpha blockers


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raili21

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Rationale 1: Diuretics are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 2: Diuretics are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 3: Diuretics are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 4: Diuretics are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.

Global Rationale: Diuretics are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Beta-adrenergic blockers are second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 2: Phosphodiesterase inhibitors are second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 3: Diuretics are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 4: ACE inhibitors are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 5: Alpha blockers are not second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.

Global Rationale: Beta blockers and phosphodiesterase inhibitors are second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure. Diuretics and ACE inhibitors are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure. Alpha blockers are not a second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.


sabina

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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