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ss2343

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What is an advantage of the synthetic form of the natriuretic peptide nesiritide in treating heart failure?
 
  a. It does not cause hypotension.
  b. It reduces both preload and afterload.
  c. It has no adverse events associated with its use.
  d. It has an oral-dose formulation.

Question 2

Which heart failure drug has been described as a pharmacologic phlebotomy?
 
  a. Nitroglycerin
  b. Sodium nitroprusside
  c. Nesiritide
  d. Hydralazine


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isabelt_18

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

b

Answer to Question 2

a


ss2343

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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