Which of the following is the first drug of choice for congestive heart failure?

triamterene
furosemide
digoxin
torsemide


digoxin

Rationale: The first drug of choice for congestive heart failure is digoxin (Lanoxin®). Triamterene, furosemide, and torsemide are diuretics used in cardiovascular disease, and are the send drugs of choice for congestive heart failure.

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a. TRICARE Standard b. TRICARE Extra c. TRICARE Premium d. TRICARE Prime

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The resource that often ranks number one for helping graduates locate job leads is: a. help-wanted ads in the newspaper

b. personnel offices in health care facilities. c. their school career or placement office. d. health care job fairs.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following contents in the cartridge is the preservative for epinephrine?

A) Sodium chloride B) Nitrogen gas C) Methylparaben D) Sodium bisulfite

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