Author Question: Stage C patients usually require a combination of three to four drugs to manage their heart failure. ... (Read 97 times)

LaDunn · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Stage C patients usually require a combination of three to four drugs to manage their heart failure. In addition to ACE inhibitors and beta blockers, diuretics may be added. Which of the following statements about diuretics is NOT true?

1. Diuretics reduce preload associated with fluid retention.
2. Diuretics can be used earlier than stage C when the goal is control of hypertension.
3. Diuretics may produce problems with electrolyte imbalances and abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism.
4. Diuretics from the potassium-sparing class should be used when using an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).

Question 2

Digoxin has a very limited role in treatment of heart failure. It is used mainly for patients with:

1. Ejection fractions above 40
2. An audible S3
3. Mitral stenosis as a primary cause for heart failure
4. Renal insufficiency