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jace

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Finish the following sentence. The use of beta blockers in heart failure:
 
  a. is contraindicated.
  b. increases contractility.
  c. improves left ventricular function.
  d. maintains blood pressure.

Question 2

The potassium-sparing diuretic spironolactone has been demonstrated to prolong survival as well as improve heart failure symptoms by:
 
  a. its diuretic effects.
  b. blocking receptors for aldosterone.
  c. decreasing venous pressures.
  d. decreasing afterload.


AngeliqueG

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


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