Answer to Question 1
3, 4
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: ACE inhibitors are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 4: Diuretics are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Rationale 5: Alpha blockers are not first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Global Rationale: ACE inhibitors and diuretics are first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure. Beta-adrenergic blockers are second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors are second-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure. Alpha blockers are not first-choice pharmacotherapy for heart failure.
Answer to Question 2
4
Rationale 1:Decreased body temperature is incorrect because this is not caused by right-sided heart failure.
Rationale 2:Increased body temperature is incorrect because this is not caused by right-sided heart failure.
Rationale 3:Fatigue, shortness of breath, andcough is incorrect because this is caused by left-sided heart failure.
Rationale 4: Peripheral edema is caused by right-sided heart failure.
Global Rationale: Peripheral edema is caused by right-sided heart failure. This results in swelling of the feet and ankles, a condition known as peripheral edema and engorgement of organs such as the liver.
