A child hospitalized with heart failure has extremely high blood pressure. Which medication does the nurse prepare to administer?
A.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
B.
Dobutamine (Dobutrex)
C.
Enalapril (Vasotec)
D.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Aquazide)
ANS: C
Enalapril is a calcium-channel blocker that reduces systemic vascular resistance, or afterload. Digoxin and dobutamine are positive inotropic agents. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic.
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