Author Question: Stage B patients should have beta blockers added to their heart failure treatment regimen when: ... (Read 43 times)

xclash · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Stage B patients should have beta blockers added to their heart failure treatment regimen when:

1. They have an ejection fraction less than 40
2. They have had a recent MI
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question 2

Class I recommendations for stage A heart failure include:

1. Aerobic exercise within tolerance levels to prevent the development of heart failure
2. Reduction of sodium intake to less than 2,000 mg/day to prevent fluid retention
3. Beta blockers for all patients regardless of cardiac history
4. Treatment of thyroid disorders, especially if they are associated with tachyarrhythmias