« previous next »

Author Question: ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart failure during pregnancy ... (Read 43 times)

karlynnae

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 599
on: Jul 24, 2018
ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart failure during pregnancy is best done by a specialist, which of the following drug classes is considered to be safe, at least in the later parts of pregnancy?
 
  1. Diuretics
  2. ARBs
  3. Beta blockers
  4. Nitrates

Question 2

Heart failure is a leading cause of death and hospitalization in older adults (greater than 65 years old). The drug of choice for this population is:
 
  1. Aldosterone antagonists
  2. Eplerenone
  3. ACE inhibitors
  4. ARBs


CharlieArnold

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 319
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

3

Answer to Question 2

3


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

Did you know?

The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

Did you know?

Stroke kills people from all ethnic backgrounds, but the people at highest risk for fatal strokes are: black men, black women, Asian men, white men, and white women.

The mammalian heart and the route blood takes through it. The mammalian heart and the route blood takes through it.
An enlarged heart showing the results of cardiomyopathy. An enlarged heart showing the results of cardiomyopathy.
heart heart
Dental Related Adverse Effects in Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment Dental Related Adverse Effects in Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
International Normalized Ratio Guidelines for Dental Treatment International Normalized Ratio Guidelines for Dental Treatment
Developmental of a fetus during pregnancy Developmental of a fetus during pregnancy
Video: DNA close up Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library